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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.14, 277.44 and 76.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.14, 277.44 and 76.78 is: 115.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.14 : 277.44 = 76.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.14/277.44 = 76.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.14x = 277.44 × 76.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.14x = 21,301.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,301.84/185.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.06

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