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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.56, 278.37 and 103.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.56, 278.37 and 103.30 is: 154.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.56 : 278.37 = 103.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.56/278.37 = 103.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.56x = 278.37 × 103.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.56x = 28,754.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,754.93/185.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.97

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