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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.04, 255.02 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.04, 255.02 and 155.48 is: 214.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.04 : 255.02 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.04/255.02 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.04x = 255.02 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.04x = 39,648.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,648.46/185.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.27

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