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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.27, 278.82 and 117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.27, 278.82 and 117.56 is: 175.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.27 : 278.82 = 117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.27/278.82 = 117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.27x = 278.82 × 117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.27x = 32,776.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,776.69/186.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.96

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