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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.10, 277.64 and 82.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.10, 277.64 and 82.43 is: 123.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.10 : 277.64 = 82.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.10/277.64 = 82.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.10x = 277.64 × 82.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.10x = 22,885.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,885.87/185.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.64

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