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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.12, 277.67 and 56.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.12, 277.67 and 56.87 is: 85.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.12 : 277.67 = 56.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.12/277.67 = 56.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.12x = 277.67 × 56.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.12x = 15,789.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,789.42/185.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.30

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