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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.19, 277.79 and 124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.19, 277.79 and 124.04 is: 186.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.19 : 277.79 = 124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.19/277.79 = 124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.19x = 277.79 × 124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.19x = 34,455.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,455.06/185.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.05

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