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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.50, 278.33 and 109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.50, 278.33 and 109.50 is: 164.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.50 : 278.33 = 109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.50/278.33 = 109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.50x = 278.33 × 109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.50x = 30,477.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,477.14/185.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.30

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