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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.34, 255.81 and 154.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.34, 255.81 and 154.17 is: 212.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.34 : 255.81 = 154.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.34/255.81 = 154.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.34x = 255.81 × 154.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.34x = 39,438.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,438.23/185.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.79

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