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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.25, 277.37 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.25, 277.37 and 136.18 is: 203.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.25 : 277.37 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.25/277.37 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.25x = 277.37 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.25x = 37,772.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,772.25/185.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.90

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