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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.81, 279.33 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.81, 279.33 and 155.44 is: 233.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.81 : 279.33 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.81/279.33 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.81x = 279.33 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.81x = 43,416.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,416.88/185.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.66

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