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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.92, 257.98 and 113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.92, 257.98 and 113.24 is: 156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.92 : 257.98 = 113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.92/257.98 = 113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.92x = 257.98 × 113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.92x = 29,213.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,213.66/186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.29

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