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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.62, 255.81 and 133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.62, 255.81 and 133.78 is: 184.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.62 : 255.81 = 133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.62/255.81 = 133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.62x = 255.81 × 133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.62x = 34,222.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,222.26/185.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.37

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