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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.28, 278.64 and 183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.28, 278.64 and 183.68 is: 276.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.28 : 278.64 = 183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.28/278.64 = 183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.28x = 278.64 × 183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.28x = 51,180.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,180.60/185.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.23

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