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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.22, 278.63 and 114.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.22, 278.63 and 114.65 is: 171.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.22 : 278.63 = 114.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.22/278.63 = 114.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.22x = 278.63 × 114.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.22x = 31,944.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,944.93/186.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.54

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