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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.02, 256.69 and 112.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.02, 256.69 and 112.33 is: 155.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.02 : 256.69 = 112.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.02/256.69 = 112.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.02x = 256.69 × 112.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.02x = 28,833.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,833.99/186.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.00

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