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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.69, 256.28 and 104.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.69, 256.28 and 104.86 is: 144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.69 : 256.28 = 104.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.69/256.28 = 104.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.69x = 256.28 × 104.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.69x = 26,872.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,872.38/185.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.71

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