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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.27, 255.65 and 111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.27, 255.65 and 111.60 is: 154.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.27 : 255.65 = 111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.27/255.65 = 111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.27x = 255.65 × 111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.27x = 28,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,529.98/185.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.00

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