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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.28, 277.90 and 57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.28, 277.90 and 57 is: 85.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.28 : 277.90 = 57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.28/277.90 = 57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.28x = 277.90 × 57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.28x = 15,840.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,840.30/185.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.49

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