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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.28, 278 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.28, 278 and 124.56 is: 186.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.28 : 278 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.28/278 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.28x = 278 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.28x = 34,627.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,627.68/185.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.89

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