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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.41, 257.14 and 112.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.41, 257.14 and 112.77 is: 155.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.41 : 257.14 = 112.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.41/257.14 = 112.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.41x = 257.14 × 112.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.41x = 28,997.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,997.33/186.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.56

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