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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.84, 256.46 and 108.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.84, 256.46 and 108.21 is: 149.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.84 : 256.46 = 108.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.84/256.46 = 108.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.84x = 256.46 × 108.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.84x = 27,751.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,751.00/185.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.33

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