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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.09, 278.79 and 113.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.09, 278.79 and 113.79 is: 170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.09 : 278.79 = 113.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.09/278.79 = 113.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.09x = 278.79 × 113.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.09x = 31,723.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,723.51/186.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.47

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