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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.22, 257.03 and 119.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.22, 257.03 and 119.83 is: 165.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.22 : 257.03 = 119.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.22/257.03 = 119.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.22x = 257.03 × 119.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.22x = 30,798.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,798.62/186.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.39

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