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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.19, 279.35 and 117.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.19, 279.35 and 117.88 is: 176.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.19 : 279.35 = 117.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.19/279.35 = 117.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.19x = 279.35 × 117.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.19x = 32,929.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,929.78/186.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.86

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