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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.53, 280.11 and 114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.53, 280.11 and 114.84 is: 172.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.53 : 280.11 = 114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.53/280.11 = 114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.53x = 280.11 × 114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.53x = 32,168.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,168.40/186.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.46

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