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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.29, 255.67 and 110.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.29, 255.67 and 110.63 is: 152.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.29 : 255.67 = 110.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.29/255.67 = 110.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.29x = 255.67 × 110.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.29x = 28,284.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,284.68/185.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.65

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