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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.13, 277.78 and 77.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.13, 277.78 and 77.01 is: 115.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.13 : 277.78 = 77.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.13/277.78 = 77.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.13x = 277.78 × 77.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.13x = 21,390.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,390.45/185.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.55

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