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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.35, 279.42 and 114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.35, 279.42 and 114.26 is: 171.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.35 : 279.42 = 114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.35/279.42 = 114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.35x = 279.42 × 114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.35x = 31,925.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,925.83/186.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.32

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