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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.22, 277.80 and 69.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.22, 277.80 and 69.62 is: 104.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.22 : 277.80 = 69.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.22/277.80 = 69.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.22x = 277.80 × 69.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.22x = 19,340.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,340.44/185.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.42

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