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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.76, 256.39 and 115.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.76, 256.39 and 115.85 is: 159.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.76 : 256.39 = 115.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.76/256.39 = 115.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.76x = 256.39 × 115.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.76x = 29,703.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,703.13/185.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.90

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