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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.96, 256.52 and 115.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.96, 256.52 and 115.99 is: 160.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.96 : 256.52 = 115.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.96/256.52 = 115.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.96x = 256.52 × 115.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.96x = 29,752.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,752.53/185.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.00

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