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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.26, 277.29 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.26, 277.29 and 136.49 is: 204.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.26 : 277.29 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.26/277.29 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.26x = 277.29 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.26x = 37,846.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,846.63/185.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.29

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