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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.26, 277.86 and 61.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.26, 277.86 and 61.87 is: 92.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.26 : 277.86 = 61.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.26/277.86 = 61.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.26x = 277.86 × 61.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.26x = 17,191.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,191.20/185.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.79

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