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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.06, 277.70 and 139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.06, 277.70 and 139.10 is: 208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.06 : 277.70 = 139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.06/277.70 = 139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.06x = 277.70 × 139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.06x = 38,627.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,627.03/185.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.72

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