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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.28, 278.25 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.28, 278.25 and 104.28 is: 156.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.28 : 278.25 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.28/278.25 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.28x = 278.25 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.28x = 29,015.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,015.91/185.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.61

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