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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.33, 278.08 and 82.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.33, 278.08 and 82.60 is: 123.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.33 : 278.08 = 82.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.33/278.08 = 82.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.33x = 278.08 × 82.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.33x = 22,970.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,970.10/185.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.94

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