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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.24, 279.12 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.24, 279.12 and 114 is: 170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.24 : 279.12 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.24/279.12 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.24x = 279.12 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.24x = 31,819.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,819.68/186.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.85

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