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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.33, 277.89 and 82.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.33, 277.89 and 82.55 is: 123.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.33 : 277.89 = 82.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.33/277.89 = 82.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.33x = 277.89 × 82.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.33x = 22,938.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,938.43/185.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.77

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