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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.20, 277.79 and 48.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.20, 277.79 and 48.25 is: 72.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.20 : 277.79 = 48.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.20/277.79 = 48.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.20x = 277.79 × 48.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.20x = 13,404.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,404.18/185.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.38

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