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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.47, 278.25 and 104.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.47, 278.25 and 104.37 is: 156.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.47 : 278.25 = 104.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.47/278.25 = 104.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.47x = 278.25 × 104.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.47x = 29,040.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,040.95/185.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.58

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