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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.28, 279.74 and 162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.28, 279.74 and 162.44 is: 243.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.28 : 279.74 = 162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.28/279.74 = 162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.28x = 279.74 × 162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.28x = 45,440.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,440.97/186.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.94

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