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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.05, 277.62 and 55.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.05, 277.62 and 55.06 is: 82.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.05 : 277.62 = 55.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.05/277.62 = 55.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.05x = 277.62 × 55.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.05x = 15,285.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,285.76/185.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.60

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