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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.13, 277.41 and 82.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.13, 277.41 and 82.35 is: 123.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.13 : 277.41 = 82.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.13/277.41 = 82.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.13x = 277.41 × 82.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.13x = 22,844.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,844.71/185.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.40

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