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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.63, 278.44 and 103.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.63, 278.44 and 103.37 is: 155.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.63 : 278.44 = 103.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.63/278.44 = 103.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.63x = 278.44 × 103.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.63x = 28,780.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,780.69/185.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.05

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