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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.56, 278.48 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.56, 278.48 and 104.46 is: 156.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.56 : 278.48 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.56/278.48 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.56x = 278.48 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.56x = 29,090.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,090.02/185.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.77

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