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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.90, 278.85 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.90, 278.85 and 155.39 is: 233.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.90 : 278.85 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.90/278.85 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.90x = 278.85 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.90x = 43,329.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,329.11/185.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.08

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