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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.87, 279.77 and 114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.87, 279.77 and 114.24 is: 171.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.87 : 279.77 = 114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.87/279.77 = 114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.87x = 279.77 × 114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.87x = 31,960.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,960.92/186.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.03

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