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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.41, 257.25 and 112.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.41, 257.25 and 112.71 is: 155.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.41 : 257.25 = 112.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.41/257.25 = 112.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.41x = 257.25 × 112.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.41x = 28,994.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,994.65/186.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.54

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