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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.73, 256.26 and 115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.73, 256.26 and 115.80 is: 159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.73 : 256.26 = 115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.73/256.26 = 115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.73x = 256.26 × 115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.73x = 29,674.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,674.91/185.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.77

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