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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.82, 257.88 and 113.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.82, 257.88 and 113.15 is: 156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.82 : 257.88 = 113.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.82/257.88 = 113.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.82x = 257.88 × 113.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.82x = 29,178.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,178.74/186.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.18

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