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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.90, 279.12 and 162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.90, 279.12 and 162.14 is: 243.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.90 : 279.12 = 162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.90/279.12 = 162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.90x = 279.12 × 162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.90x = 45,256.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,256.52/185.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.45

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