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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.98, 256.38 and 112.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.98, 256.38 and 112.17 is: 154.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.98 : 256.38 = 112.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.98/256.38 = 112.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.98x = 256.38 × 112.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.98x = 28,758.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,758.14/185.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.63

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