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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185, 277.51 and 61.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185, 277.51 and 61.60 is: 92.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185 : 277.51 = 61.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185/277.51 = 61.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185x = 277.51 × 61.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185x = 17,094.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,094.62/185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.40

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