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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.01, 277.47 and 55.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.01, 277.47 and 55.02 is: 82.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.01 : 277.47 = 55.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.01/277.47 = 55.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.01x = 277.47 × 55.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.01x = 15,266.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,266.40/185.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.52

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