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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.21, 279.27 and 114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.21, 279.27 and 114.03 is: 171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.21 : 279.27 = 114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.21/279.27 = 114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.21x = 279.27 × 114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.21x = 31,845.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,845.16/186.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.02

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