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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.26, 256.98 and 112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.26, 256.98 and 112.55 is: 155.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.26 : 256.98 = 112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.26/256.98 = 112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.26x = 256.98 × 112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.26x = 28,923.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,923.45/186.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.28

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