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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.39, 278.09 and 104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.39, 278.09 and 104.30 is: 156.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.39 : 278.09 = 104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.39/278.09 = 104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.39x = 278.09 × 104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.39x = 29,002.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,002.88/185.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.45

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