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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.47, 256.03 and 119.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.47, 256.03 and 119.15 is: 164.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.47 : 256.03 = 119.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.47/256.03 = 119.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.47x = 256.03 × 119.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.47x = 30,506.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,506.80/185.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.48

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