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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.27, 277.83 and 135.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.27, 277.83 and 135.63 is: 203.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.27 : 277.83 = 135.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.27/277.83 = 135.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.27x = 277.83 × 135.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.27x = 37,682.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,682.08/185.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.40

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