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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.25, 278.19 and 120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.25, 278.19 and 120.36 is: 180.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.25 : 278.19 = 120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.25/278.19 = 120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.25x = 278.19 × 120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.25x = 33,482.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,482.95/185.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.74

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