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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.33, 255.72 and 119.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.33, 255.72 and 119.83 is: 165.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.33 : 255.72 = 119.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.33/255.72 = 119.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.33x = 255.72 × 119.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.33x = 30,642.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,642.93/185.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.34

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