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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.51, 278.15 and 136.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.51, 278.15 and 136.30 is: 204.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.51 : 278.15 = 136.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.51/278.15 = 136.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.51x = 278.15 × 136.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.51x = 37,911.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,911.85/185.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.37

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