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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.28, 277.98 and 116.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.28, 277.98 and 116.85 is: 175.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.28 : 277.98 = 116.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.28/277.98 = 116.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.28x = 277.98 × 116.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.28x = 32,481.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,481.96/185.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.31

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