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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.44, 280.13 and 117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.44, 280.13 and 117.99 is: 177.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.44 : 280.13 = 117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.44/280.13 = 117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.44x = 280.13 × 117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.44x = 33,051.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,051.95/186.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.28

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