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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.36, 279.62 and 114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.36, 279.62 and 114.27 is: 171.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.36 : 279.62 = 114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.36/279.62 = 114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.36x = 279.62 × 114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.36x = 31,952.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,952.18/186.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.45

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