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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.02, 277.54 and 56.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.02, 277.54 and 56.78 is: 85.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.02 : 277.54 = 56.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.02/277.54 = 56.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.02x = 277.54 × 56.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.02x = 15,758.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,758.72/185.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.17

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