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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.66, 277.05 and 152.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.66, 277.05 and 152.85 is: 228.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.66 : 277.05 = 152.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.66/277.05 = 152.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.66x = 277.05 × 152.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.66x = 42,348.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,348.70/185.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.10

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