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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.24, 256.88 and 112.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.24, 256.88 and 112.58 is: 155.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.24 : 256.88 = 112.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.24/256.88 = 112.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.24x = 256.88 × 112.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.24x = 28,917.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,917.70/186.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.27

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