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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.14, 277.74 and 69.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.14, 277.74 and 69.58 is: 104.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.14 : 277.74 = 69.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.14/277.74 = 69.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.14x = 277.74 × 69.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.14x = 19,325.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,325.15/185.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.38

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