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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.47, 279.48 and 153.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.47, 279.48 and 153.69 is: 231.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.47 : 279.48 = 153.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.47/279.48 = 153.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.47x = 279.48 × 153.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.47x = 42,951.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,951.88/185.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.58

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