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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.30, 277.91 and 111.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.30, 277.91 and 111.93 is: 167.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.30 : 277.91 = 111.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.30/277.91 = 111.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.30x = 277.91 × 111.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.30x = 31,105.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,105.91/185.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.87

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