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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.26, 278.82 and 117.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.26, 278.82 and 117.55 is: 175.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.26 : 278.82 = 117.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.26/278.82 = 117.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.26x = 278.82 × 117.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.26x = 32,775.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,775.29/186.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.97

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