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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.08, 277.82 and 123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.08, 277.82 and 123.40 is: 185.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.08 : 277.82 = 123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.08/277.82 = 123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.08x = 277.82 × 123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.08x = 34,282.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,282.99/185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.23

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