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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.21, 277.61 and 82.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.21, 277.61 and 82.38 is: 123.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.21 : 277.61 = 82.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.21/277.61 = 82.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.21x = 277.61 × 82.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.21x = 22,869.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,869.10/185.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.48

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