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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.28, 277.86 and 55.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.28, 277.86 and 55.23 is: 82.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.28 : 277.86 = 55.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.28/277.86 = 55.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.28x = 277.86 × 55.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.28x = 15,346.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,346.21/185.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.83

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