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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.31, 278.58 and 154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.31, 278.58 and 154.94 is: 232.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.31 : 278.58 = 154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.31/278.58 = 154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.31x = 278.58 × 154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.31x = 43,161.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,161.02/185.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.91

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