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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.83, 280.15 and 113.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.83, 280.15 and 113.73 is: 170.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.83 : 280.15 = 113.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.83/280.15 = 113.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.83x = 280.15 × 113.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.83x = 31,861.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,861.18/186.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.53

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