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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.22, 278.10 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.22, 278.10 and 124.20 is: 186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.22 : 278.10 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.22/278.10 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.22x = 278.10 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.22x = 34,540.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,540.02/185.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.48

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