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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.36, 257.09 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.36, 257.09 and 116.34 is: 160.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.36 : 257.09 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.36/257.09 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.36x = 257.09 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.36x = 29,909.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,909.85/186.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.50

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