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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.32, 277.46 and 120.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.32, 277.46 and 120.39 is: 180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.32 : 277.46 = 120.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.32/277.46 = 120.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.32x = 277.46 × 120.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.32x = 33,402.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,402.81/185.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.25

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