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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.20, 277.86 and 77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.20, 277.86 and 77 is: 115.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.20 : 277.86 = 77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.20/277.86 = 77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.20x = 277.86 × 77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.20x = 21,395.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,395.22/185.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.52

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