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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.42, 278.00 and 104.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.42, 278.00 and 104.33 is: 156.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.42 : 278.00 = 104.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.42/278.00 = 104.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.42x = 278.00 × 104.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.42x = 29,001.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,001.83/185.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.42

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