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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.43, 257.28 and 116.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.43, 257.28 and 116.47 is: 160.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.43 : 257.28 = 116.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.43/257.28 = 116.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.43x = 257.28 × 116.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.43x = 29,965.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,965.40/186.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.73

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