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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.07, 277.64 and 55.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.07, 277.64 and 55.07 is: 82.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.07 : 277.64 = 55.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.07/277.64 = 55.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.07x = 277.64 × 55.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.07x = 15,290.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,290.26/185.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.62

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