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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.11, 256.83 and 119.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.11, 256.83 and 119.65 is: 165.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.11 : 256.83 = 119.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.11/256.83 = 119.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.11x = 256.83 × 119.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.11x = 30,729.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,729.71/186.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.12

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