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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.63, 256.05 and 154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.63, 256.05 and 154.67 is: 213.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.63 : 256.05 = 154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.63/256.05 = 154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.63x = 256.05 × 154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.63x = 39,601.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,601.97/185.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.34

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