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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.93, 278.55 and 157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.93, 278.55 and 157.22 is: 235.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.93 : 278.55 = 157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.93/278.55 = 157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.93x = 278.55 × 157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.93x = 43,792.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,792.24/185.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.54

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