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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.22, 277.76 and 56.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.22, 277.76 and 56.96 is: 85.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.22 : 277.76 = 56.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.22/277.76 = 56.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.22x = 277.76 × 56.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.22x = 15,821.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,821.21/185.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.42

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