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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185, 277.66 and 71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185, 277.66 and 71 is: 106.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185 : 277.66 = 71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185/277.66 = 71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185x = 277.66 × 71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185x = 19,713.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,713.86/185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.56

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