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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.90, 278.48 and 108.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.90, 278.48 and 108.63 is: 162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.90 : 278.48 = 108.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.90/278.48 = 108.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.90x = 278.48 × 108.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.90x = 30,250.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,250.74/185.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.73

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