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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.94, 280.61 and 114.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.94, 280.61 and 114.98 is: 172.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.94 : 280.61 = 114.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.94/280.61 = 114.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.94x = 280.61 × 114.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.94x = 32,263.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,263.96/186.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.59

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