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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.80, 264.54 and 185.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.80, 264.54 and 185.45 is: 255.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.80 : 264.54 = 185.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.80/264.54 = 185.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.80x = 264.54 × 185.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.80x = 49,058.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,058.94/191.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.78

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