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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.08, 277.41 and 76.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.08, 277.41 and 76.81 is: 115.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.08 : 277.41 = 76.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.08/277.41 = 76.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.08x = 277.41 × 76.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.08x = 21,306.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,306.48/185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.12

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