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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.20, 277.26 and 137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.20, 277.26 and 137.32 is: 205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.20 : 277.26 = 137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.20/277.26 = 137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.20x = 277.26 × 137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.20x = 38,073.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,073.34/185.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.58

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