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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.26, 277.62 and 136.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.26, 277.62 and 136.93 is: 205.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.26 : 277.62 = 136.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.26/277.62 = 136.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.26x = 277.62 × 136.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.26x = 38,014.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,014.51/185.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.20

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