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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.61, 278.10 and 155.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.61, 278.10 and 155.10 is: 232.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.61 : 278.10 = 155.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.61/278.10 = 155.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.61x = 278.10 × 155.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.61x = 43,133.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,133.31/185.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.39

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