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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.16, 277.66 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.16, 277.66 and 76.92 is: 115.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.16 : 277.66 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.16/277.66 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.16x = 277.66 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.16x = 21,357.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,357.61/185.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.35

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