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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.87, 256.99 and 154.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.87, 256.99 and 154.77 is: 213.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.87 : 256.99 = 154.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.87/256.99 = 154.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.87x = 256.99 × 154.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.87x = 39,774.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,774.34/185.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.99

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