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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.27, 277.82 and 55.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.27, 277.82 and 55.22 is: 82.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.27 : 277.82 = 55.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.27/277.82 = 55.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.27x = 277.82 × 55.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.27x = 15,341.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,341.33/185.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.80

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