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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.19, 278.06 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.19, 278.06 and 116.52 is: 174.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.19 : 278.06 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.19/278.06 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.19x = 278.06 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.19x = 32,398.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,398.97/185.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.95

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