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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.34, 277.94 and 69.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.34, 277.94 and 69.77 is: 104.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.34 : 277.94 = 69.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.34/277.94 = 69.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.34x = 277.94 × 69.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.34x = 19,392.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,392.74/185.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.63

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