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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.21, 278.07 and 104.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.21, 278.07 and 104.11 is: 156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.21 : 278.07 = 104.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.21/278.07 = 104.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.21x = 278.07 × 104.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.21x = 28,949.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,949.87/185.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.31

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