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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.12, 277.78 and 156.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.12, 277.78 and 156.57 is: 234.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.12 : 277.78 = 156.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.12/277.78 = 156.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.12x = 277.78 × 156.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.12x = 43,492.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,492.01/185.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.94

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