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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.14, 256.91 and 116.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.14, 256.91 and 116.27 is: 160.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.14 : 256.91 = 116.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.14/256.91 = 116.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.14x = 256.91 × 116.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.14x = 29,869.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,869.06/186.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.46

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