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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.30, 277.98 and 55.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.30, 277.98 and 55.30 is: 82.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.30 : 277.98 = 55.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.30/277.98 = 55.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.30x = 277.98 × 55.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.30x = 15,372.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,372.29/185.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.96

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