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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.30, 277.91 and 57.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.30, 277.91 and 57.05 is: 85.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.30 : 277.91 = 57.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.30/277.91 = 57.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.30x = 277.91 × 57.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.30x = 15,854.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,854.35/185.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.56

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