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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.52, 256.89 and 175.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.52, 256.89 and 175.18 is: 241.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.52 : 256.89 = 175.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.52/256.89 = 175.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.52x = 256.89 × 175.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.52x = 45,001.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,001.99/186.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.27

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