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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.55, 277.71 and 153.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.55, 277.71 and 153.15 is: 229.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.55 : 277.71 = 153.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.55/277.71 = 153.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.55x = 277.71 × 153.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.55x = 42,531.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,531.29/185.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.22

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