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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.40, 257.19 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.40, 257.19 and 116.46 is: 160.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.40 : 257.19 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.40/257.19 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.40x = 257.19 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.40x = 29,952.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,952.35/186.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.69

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