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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.17, 277.83 and 76.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.17, 277.83 and 76.99 is: 115.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.17 : 277.83 = 76.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.17/277.83 = 76.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.17x = 277.83 × 76.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.17x = 21,390.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,390.13/185.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.52

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