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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.11, 277.13 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.11, 277.13 and 116.44 is: 174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.11 : 277.13 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.11/277.13 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.11x = 277.13 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.11x = 32,268.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,268.62/185.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.32

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