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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.04, 276.03 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.04, 276.03 and 154.26 is: 230.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.04 : 276.03 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.04/276.03 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.04x = 276.03 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.04x = 42,581.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,581.46/185.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.12

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