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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.08, 278.69 and 117.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.08, 278.69 and 117.47 is: 175.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.08 : 278.69 = 117.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.08/278.69 = 117.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.08x = 278.69 × 117.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.08x = 32,737.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,737.82/186.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.94

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