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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.68, 277.71 and 153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.68, 277.71 and 153.28 is: 229.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.68 : 277.71 = 153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.68/277.71 = 153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.68x = 277.71 × 153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.68x = 42,567.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,567.39/185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.25

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