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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.28, 279.48 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.28, 279.48 and 114.16 is: 171.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.28 : 279.48 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.28/279.48 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.28x = 279.48 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.28x = 31,905.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,905.44/186.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.28

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