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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.52, 280.05 and 114.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.52, 280.05 and 114.43 is: 171.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.52 : 280.05 = 114.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.52/280.05 = 114.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.52x = 280.05 × 114.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.52x = 32,046.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,046.12/186.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.81

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