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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.11, 277.34 and 154.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.11, 277.34 and 154.63 is: 231.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.11 : 277.34 = 154.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.11/277.34 = 154.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.11x = 277.34 × 154.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.11x = 42,885.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,885.08/185.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.67

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