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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.08, 277.74 and 76.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.08, 277.74 and 76.87 is: 115.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.08 : 277.74 = 76.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.08/277.74 = 76.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.08x = 277.74 × 76.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.08x = 21,349.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,349.87/185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.35

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