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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.83, 257.60 and 113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.83, 257.60 and 113.12 is: 155.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.83 : 257.60 = 113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.83/257.60 = 113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.83x = 257.60 × 113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.83x = 29,139.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,139.71/186.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.97

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