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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.21, 256.82 and 119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.21, 256.82 and 119.84 is: 165.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.21 : 256.82 = 119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.21/256.82 = 119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.21x = 256.82 × 119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.21x = 30,775.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,775.73/186.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.27

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