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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.02, 278.46 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.02, 278.46 and 117.45 is: 175.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.02 : 278.46 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.02/278.46 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.02x = 278.46 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.02x = 32,705.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,705.46/186.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.82

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