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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.50, 277.87 and 154.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.50, 277.87 and 154.97 is: 232.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.50 : 277.87 = 154.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.50/277.87 = 154.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.50x = 277.87 × 154.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.50x = 43,061.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,061.51/185.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.14

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