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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.04, 255 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.04, 255 and 157.44 is: 216.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.04 : 255 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.04/255 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.04x = 255 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.04x = 40,147.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,147.20/185.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.96

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