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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.97, 278.77 and 104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.97, 278.77 and 104.64 is: 156.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.97 : 278.77 = 104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.97/278.77 = 104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.97x = 278.77 × 104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.97x = 29,170.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,170.49/185.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.86

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