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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.08, 255.18 and 155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.08, 255.18 and 155.80 is: 214.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.08 : 255.18 = 155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.08/255.18 = 155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.08x = 255.18 × 155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.08x = 39,757.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,757.04/185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.81

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