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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.69, 278.34 and 104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.69, 278.34 and 104.39 is: 156.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.69 : 278.34 = 104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.69/278.34 = 104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.69x = 278.34 × 104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.69x = 29,055.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,055.17/185.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.47

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