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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.36, 257.26 and 120.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.36, 257.26 and 120.04 is: 165.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.36 : 257.26 = 120.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.36/257.26 = 120.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.36x = 257.26 × 120.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.36x = 30,881.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,881.49/186.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.71

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