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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.65, 280.58 and 114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.65, 280.58 and 114.96 is: 172.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.65 : 280.58 = 114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.65/280.58 = 114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.65x = 280.58 × 114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.65x = 32,254.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,254.90/186.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.81

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