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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.39, 277.47 and 156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.39, 277.47 and 156.50 is: 234.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.39 : 277.47 = 156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.39/277.47 = 156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.39x = 277.47 × 156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.39x = 43,424.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,424.06/185.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.23

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