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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.76, 280.16 and 118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.76, 280.16 and 118.24 is: 177.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.76 : 280.16 = 118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.76/280.16 = 118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.76x = 280.16 × 118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.76x = 33,126.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,126.12/186.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.37

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