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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.68, 278.10 and 155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.68, 278.10 and 155.26 is: 232.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.68 : 278.10 = 155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.68/278.10 = 155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.68x = 278.10 × 155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.68x = 43,177.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,177.81/185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.54

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