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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.74, 256.27 and 108.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.74, 256.27 and 108.07 is: 149.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.74 : 256.27 = 108.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.74/256.27 = 108.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.74x = 256.27 × 108.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.74x = 27,693.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,693.82/185.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.10

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