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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.31, 277.98 and 55.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.31, 277.98 and 55.29 is: 82.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.31 : 277.98 = 55.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.31/277.98 = 55.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.31x = 277.98 × 55.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.31x = 15,368.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,368.94/185.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.94

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