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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.34, 277.85 and 77.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.34, 277.85 and 77.20 is: 115.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.34 : 277.85 = 77.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.34/277.85 = 77.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.34x = 277.85 × 77.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.34x = 21,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,450.02/185.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.74

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