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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.26, 257.12 and 116.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.26, 257.12 and 116.49 is: 160.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.26 : 257.12 = 116.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.26/257.12 = 116.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.26x = 257.12 × 116.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.26x = 29,951.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,951.94/186.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.81

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