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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.21, 278.97 and 113.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.21, 278.97 and 113.93 is: 170.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.21 : 278.97 = 113.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.21/278.97 = 113.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.21x = 278.97 × 113.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.21x = 31,781.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,781.66/186.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.68

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