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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.86, 256.55 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.86, 256.55 and 108.30 is: 149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.86 : 256.55 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.86/256.55 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.86x = 256.55 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.86x = 27,784.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,784.37/185.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.49

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