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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.14, 278.79 and 117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.14, 278.79 and 117.56 is: 176.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.14 : 278.79 = 117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.14/278.79 = 117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.14x = 278.79 × 117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.14x = 32,774.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,774.55/186.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.07

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