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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.73, 256.28 and 102.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.73, 256.28 and 102.83 is: 141.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.73 : 256.28 = 102.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.73/256.28 = 102.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.73x = 256.28 × 102.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.73x = 26,353.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,353.27/185.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.89

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