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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.01, 277.62 and 120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.01, 277.62 and 120 is: 180.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.01 : 277.62 = 120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.01/277.62 = 120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.01x = 277.62 × 120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.01x = 33,314.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,314.40/185.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.07

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