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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.65, 256.11 and 115.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.65, 256.11 and 115.69 is: 159.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.65 : 256.11 = 115.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.65/256.11 = 115.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.65x = 256.11 × 115.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.65x = 29,629.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,629.37/185.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.60

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