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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.99, 280.49 and 114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.99, 280.49 and 114.36 is: 171.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.99 : 280.49 = 114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.99/280.49 = 114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.99x = 280.49 × 114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.99x = 32,076.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,076.84/186.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.54

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