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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.22, 256.98 and 112.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.22, 256.98 and 112.58 is: 155.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.22 : 256.98 = 112.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.22/256.98 = 112.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.22x = 256.98 × 112.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.22x = 28,930.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,930.81/186.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.36

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