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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.28, 277.51 and 123.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.28, 277.51 and 123.45 is: 184.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.28 : 277.51 = 123.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.28/277.51 = 123.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.28x = 277.51 × 123.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.28x = 34,258.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,258.61/185.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.90

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