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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.23, 277.91 and 82.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.23, 277.91 and 82.50 is: 123.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.23 : 277.91 = 82.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.23/277.91 = 82.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.23x = 277.91 × 82.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.23x = 22,927.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,927.58/185.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.78

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