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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.33, 257.04 and 119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.33, 257.04 and 119.92 is: 165.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.33 : 257.04 = 119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.33/257.04 = 119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.33x = 257.04 × 119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.33x = 30,824.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,824.24/186.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.43

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