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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.02, 278.94 and 117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.02, 278.94 and 117.44 is: 176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.02 : 278.94 = 117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.02/278.94 = 117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.02x = 278.94 × 117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.02x = 32,758.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,758.71/186.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.10

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