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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.14, 277.68 and 56.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.14, 277.68 and 56.89 is: 85.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.14 : 277.68 = 56.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.14/277.68 = 56.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.14x = 277.68 × 56.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.14x = 15,797.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,797.22/185.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.33

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