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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.28, 255.65 and 110.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.28, 255.65 and 110.62 is: 152.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.28 : 255.65 = 110.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.28/255.65 = 110.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.28x = 255.65 × 110.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.28x = 28,279.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,279.77/185.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.64

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