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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.86, 256.50 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.86, 256.50 and 108.28 is: 149.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.86 : 256.50 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.86/256.50 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.86x = 256.50 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.86x = 27,773.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,773.82/185.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.43

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