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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.14, 278.91 and 117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.14, 278.91 and 117.68 is: 176.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.14 : 278.91 = 117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.14/278.91 = 117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.14x = 278.91 × 117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.14x = 32,822.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,822.13/186.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.33

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