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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.24, 277.63 and 152.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.24, 277.63 and 152.79 is: 228.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.24 : 277.63 = 152.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.24/277.63 = 152.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.24x = 277.63 × 152.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.24x = 42,417.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,417.66/185.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.99

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