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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.40, 255.74 and 115.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.40, 255.74 and 115.47 is: 159.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.40 : 255.74 = 115.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.40/255.74 = 115.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.40x = 255.74 × 115.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.40x = 29,530.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,530.59/185.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.28

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