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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.41, 277.93 and 155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.41, 277.93 and 155.04 is: 232.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.41 : 277.93 = 155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.41/277.93 = 155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.41x = 277.93 × 155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.41x = 43,090.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,090.27/185.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.41

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