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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.36, 257.19 and 112.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.36, 257.19 and 112.71 is: 155.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.36 : 257.19 = 112.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.36/257.19 = 112.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.36x = 257.19 × 112.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.36x = 28,986.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,986.26/186.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.54

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