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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.32, 278.93 and 113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.32, 278.93 and 113.96 is: 170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.32 : 278.93 = 113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.32/278.93 = 113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.32x = 278.93 × 113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.32x = 31,785.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,785.75/186.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.60

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