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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.03, 278.98 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.03, 278.98 and 111.92 is: 167.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.03 : 278.98 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.03/278.98 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.03x = 278.98 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.03x = 31,221.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,221.77/186.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.83

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