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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.92, 280.40 and 115.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.92, 280.40 and 115.23 is: 172.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.92 : 280.40 = 115.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.92/280.40 = 115.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.92x = 280.40 × 115.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.92x = 32,310.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,310.49/186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.86

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