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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.19, 277.61 and 116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.19, 277.61 and 116.50 is: 174.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.19 : 277.61 = 116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.19/277.61 = 116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.19x = 277.61 × 116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.19x = 32,340.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,340.98/185.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.64

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