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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.87, 279.11 and 155.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.87, 279.11 and 155.67 is: 233.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.87 : 279.11 = 155.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.87/279.11 = 155.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.87x = 279.11 × 155.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.87x = 43,449.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,449.05/185.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.76

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