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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.98, 256.57 and 108.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.98, 256.57 and 108.31 is: 149.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.98 : 256.57 = 108.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.98/256.57 = 108.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.98x = 256.57 × 108.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.98x = 27,789.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,789.10/185.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.42

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