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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.99, 257.96 and 113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.99, 257.96 and 113.34 is: 156.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.99 : 257.96 = 113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.99/257.96 = 113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.99x = 257.96 × 113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.99x = 29,236.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,236.62/186.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.35

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