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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.78, 256.40 and 112.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.78, 256.40 and 112.10 is: 154.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.78 : 256.40 = 112.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.78/256.40 = 112.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.78x = 256.40 × 112.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.78x = 28,742.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,742.44/185.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.71

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