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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.20, 277.82 and 56.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.20, 277.82 and 56.94 is: 85.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.20 : 277.82 = 56.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.20/277.82 = 56.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.20x = 277.82 × 56.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.20x = 15,819.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,819.07/185.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.42

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