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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.08, 276.52 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.08, 276.52 and 181.68 is: 271.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.08 : 276.52 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.08/276.52 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.08x = 276.52 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.08x = 50,238.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,238.15/185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.44

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