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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.56, 256.14 and 155.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.56, 256.14 and 155.95 is: 215.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.56 : 256.14 = 155.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.56/256.14 = 155.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.56x = 256.14 × 155.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.56x = 39,943.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,943.75/185.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.27

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