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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.24, 277.86 and 121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.24, 277.86 and 121.52 is: 182.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.24 : 277.86 = 121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.24/277.86 = 121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.24x = 277.86 × 121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.24x = 33,765.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,765.55/185.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.28

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