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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.27, 279.51 and 117.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.27, 279.51 and 117.81 is: 176.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.27 : 279.51 = 117.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.27/279.51 = 117.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.27x = 279.51 × 117.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.27x = 32,929.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,929.07/186.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.78

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