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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.61, 277.95 and 156.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.61, 277.95 and 156.90 is: 234.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.61 : 277.95 = 156.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.61/277.95 = 156.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.61x = 277.95 × 156.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.61x = 43,611.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,611.99/185.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.97

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