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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.31, 278.03 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.31, 278.03 and 104.22 is: 156.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.31 : 278.03 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.31/278.03 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.31x = 278.03 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.31x = 28,976.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,976.29/185.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.37

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