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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.33, 278.13 and 124.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.33, 278.13 and 124.27 is: 186.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.33 : 278.13 = 124.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.33/278.13 = 124.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.33x = 278.13 × 124.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.33x = 34,563.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,563.22/185.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.50

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