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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.88, 257.58 and 183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.88, 257.58 and 183.56 is: 254.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.88 : 257.58 = 183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.88/257.58 = 183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.88x = 257.58 × 183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.88x = 47,281.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,281.38/185.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.37

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