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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.28, 277.86 and 87.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.28, 277.86 and 87.77 is: 131.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.28 : 277.86 = 87.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.28/277.86 = 87.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.28x = 277.86 × 87.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.28x = 24,387.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,387.77/185.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.63

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