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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185, 277.42 and 107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185, 277.42 and 107.88 is: 161.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185 : 277.42 = 107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185/277.42 = 107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185x = 277.42 × 107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185x = 29,928.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,928.07/185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.77

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