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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.11, 278.63 and 117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.11, 278.63 and 117.44 is: 175.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.11 : 278.63 = 117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.11/278.63 = 117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.11x = 278.63 × 117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.11x = 32,722.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,722.31/186.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.82

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