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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.68, 278.34 and 145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.68, 278.34 and 145.36 is: 217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.68 : 278.34 = 145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.68/278.34 = 145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.68x = 278.34 × 145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.68x = 40,459.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,459.50/185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.90

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