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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.04, 278.28 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.04, 278.28 and 120.96 is: 181.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.04 : 278.28 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.04/278.28 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.04x = 278.28 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.04x = 33,660.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,660.75/185.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.91

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