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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.30, 278.07 and 77.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.30, 278.07 and 77.10 is: 115.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.30 : 278.07 = 77.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.30/278.07 = 77.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.30x = 278.07 × 77.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.30x = 21,439.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,439.20/185.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.70

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