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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.10, 277.38 and 156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.10, 277.38 and 156.08 is: 233.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.10 : 277.38 = 156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.10/277.38 = 156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.10x = 277.38 × 156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.10x = 43,292.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,292.08/185.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.88

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