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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.29, 277.83 and 55.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.29, 277.83 and 55.27 is: 82.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.29 : 277.83 = 55.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.29/277.83 = 55.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.29x = 277.83 × 55.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.29x = 15,356.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,356.22/185.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.88

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