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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.50, 278.07 and 104.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.50, 278.07 and 104.38 is: 156.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.50 : 278.07 = 104.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.50/278.07 = 104.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.50x = 278.07 × 104.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.50x = 29,024.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,024.95/185.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.47

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