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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.20, 256.94 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.20, 256.94 and 120.66 is: 166.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.20 : 256.94 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.20/256.94 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.20x = 256.94 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.20x = 31,001.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,001.27/186.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.50

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