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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.44, 277.22 and 179.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.44, 277.22 and 179.15 is: 266.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.44 : 277.22 = 179.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.44/277.22 = 179.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.44x = 277.22 × 179.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.44x = 49,661.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,661.68/186.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.38

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