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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.04, 277.60 and 76.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.04, 277.60 and 76.84 is: 115.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.04 : 277.60 = 76.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.04/277.60 = 76.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.04x = 277.60 × 76.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.04x = 21,330.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,330.78/185.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.28

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