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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.25, 277.94 and 76.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.25, 277.94 and 76.98 is: 115.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.25 : 277.94 = 76.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.25/277.94 = 76.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.25x = 277.94 × 76.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.25x = 21,395.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,395.82/185.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.50

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