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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.26, 277.89 and 77.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.26, 277.89 and 77.02 is: 115.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.26 : 277.89 = 77.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.26/277.89 = 77.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.26x = 277.89 × 77.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.26x = 21,403.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,403.09/185.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.53

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