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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.27, 277.29 and 136.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.27, 277.29 and 136.51 is: 204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.27 : 277.29 = 136.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.27/277.29 = 136.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.27x = 277.29 × 136.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.27x = 37,852.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,852.16/185.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.31

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