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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.40, 276.77 and 157.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.40, 276.77 and 157.86 is: 235.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.40 : 276.77 = 157.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.40/276.77 = 157.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.40x = 276.77 × 157.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.40x = 43,691.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,691.31/185.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.66

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