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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.08, 277.34 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.08, 277.34 and 119.88 is: 179.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.08 : 277.34 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.08/277.34 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.08x = 277.34 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.08x = 33,247.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,247.52/185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.64

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