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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.01, 277.53 and 136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.01, 277.53 and 136.14 is: 204.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.01 : 277.53 = 136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.01/277.53 = 136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.01x = 277.53 × 136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.01x = 37,782.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,782.93/185.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.22

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