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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.18, 277.74 and 82.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.18, 277.74 and 82.44 is: 123.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.18 : 277.74 = 82.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.18/277.74 = 82.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.18x = 277.74 × 82.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.18x = 22,896.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,896.89/185.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.65

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