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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.49, 255.93 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.49, 255.93 and 115.44 is: 159.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.49 : 255.93 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.49/255.93 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.49x = 255.93 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.49x = 29,544.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,544.56/185.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.28

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