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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.32, 278.00 and 104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.32, 278.00 and 104.09 is: 156.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.32 : 278.00 = 104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.32/278.00 = 104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.32x = 278.00 × 104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.32x = 28,935.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,935.50/185.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.14

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