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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.91, 279.65 and 155.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.91, 279.65 and 155.14 is: 233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.91 : 279.65 = 155.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.91/279.65 = 155.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.91x = 279.65 × 155.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.91x = 43,384.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,384.90/185.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.37

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