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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.40, 257.14 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.40, 257.14 and 116.44 is: 160.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.40 : 257.14 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.40/257.14 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.40x = 257.14 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.40x = 29,941.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,941.38/186.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.63

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