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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.93, 278.69 and 145.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.93, 278.69 and 145.25 is: 217.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.93 : 278.69 = 145.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.93/278.69 = 145.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.93x = 278.69 × 145.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.93x = 40,477.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,477.60/185.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.71

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