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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.26, 256.96 and 119.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.26, 256.96 and 119.85 is: 165.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.26 : 256.96 = 119.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.26/256.96 = 119.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.26x = 256.96 × 119.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.26x = 30,797.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,797.32/186.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.35

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