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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.97, 257.11 and 162.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.97, 257.11 and 162.89 is: 225.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.97 : 257.11 = 162.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.97/257.11 = 162.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.97x = 257.11 × 162.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.97x = 41,880.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,880.65/185.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.20

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