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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.86, 278.76 and 108.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.86, 278.76 and 108.91 is: 163.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.86 : 278.76 = 108.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.86/278.76 = 108.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.86x = 278.76 × 108.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.86x = 30,359.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,359.75/185.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.35

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