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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.32, 277.62 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.32, 277.62 and 136.48 is: 204.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.32 : 277.62 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.32/277.62 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.32x = 277.62 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.32x = 37,889.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,889.58/185.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.45

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