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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.49, 256.05 and 111.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.49, 256.05 and 111.83 is: 154.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.49 : 256.05 = 111.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.49/256.05 = 111.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.49x = 256.05 × 111.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.49x = 28,634.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,634.07/185.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.37

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