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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.55, 278.55 and 139.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.55, 278.55 and 139.55 is: 209.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.55 : 278.55 = 139.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.55/278.55 = 139.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.55x = 278.55 × 139.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.55x = 38,870.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,870.26/185.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.49

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