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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.16, 279.30 and 118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.16, 279.30 and 118.12 is: 177.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.16 : 279.30 = 118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.16/279.30 = 118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.16x = 279.30 × 118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.16x = 32,990.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,990.92/186.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.22

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