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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.12, 277.33 and 69.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.12, 277.33 and 69.49 is: 104.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.12 : 277.33 = 69.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.12/277.33 = 69.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.12x = 277.33 × 69.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.12x = 19,270.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,270.79/185.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.10

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