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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.75, 256.28 and 115.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.75, 256.28 and 115.77 is: 159.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.75 : 256.28 = 115.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.75/256.28 = 115.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.75x = 256.28 × 115.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.75x = 29,668.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,668.96/185.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.73

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