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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.84, 279.72 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.84, 279.72 and 118.44 is: 177.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.84 : 279.72 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.84/279.72 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.84x = 279.72 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.84x = 33,130.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,130.04/186.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.32

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