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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.37, 278.94 and 117.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.37, 278.94 and 117.94 is: 176.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.37 : 278.94 = 117.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.37/278.94 = 117.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.37x = 278.94 × 117.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.37x = 32,898.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,898.18/186.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.52

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