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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.09, 256.85 and 116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.09, 256.85 and 116.20 is: 160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.09 : 256.85 = 116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.09/256.85 = 116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.09x = 256.85 × 116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.09x = 29,845.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,845.39/186.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.39

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