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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.18, 277.62 and 104.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.18, 277.62 and 104.00 is: 155.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.18 : 277.62 = 104.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.18/277.62 = 104.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.18x = 277.62 × 104.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.18x = 28,870.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,870.70/185.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.91

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