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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.28, 256.98 and 116.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.28, 256.98 and 116.29 is: 160.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.28 : 256.98 = 116.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.28/256.98 = 116.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.28x = 256.98 × 116.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.28x = 29,884.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,884.20/186.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.43

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