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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.49, 278.24 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.49, 278.24 and 154.71 is: 232.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.49 : 278.24 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.49/278.24 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.49x = 278.24 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.49x = 43,045.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,045.74/185.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.07

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