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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.77, 280.16 and 115.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.77, 280.16 and 115.22 is: 172.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.77 : 280.16 = 115.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.77/280.16 = 115.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.77x = 280.16 × 115.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.77x = 32,280.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,280.04/186.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.83

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