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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.18, 277.76 and 69.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.18, 277.76 and 69.67 is: 104.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.18 : 277.76 = 69.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.18/277.76 = 69.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.18x = 277.76 × 69.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.18x = 19,352.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,352.06/185.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.51

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