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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.07, 277.45 and 76.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.07, 277.45 and 76.94 is: 115.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.07 : 277.45 = 76.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.07/277.45 = 76.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.07x = 277.45 × 76.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.07x = 21,346.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,346.46/185.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.34

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