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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.35, 277.41 and 141.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.35, 277.41 and 141.78 is: 212.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.35 : 277.41 = 141.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.35/277.41 = 141.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.35x = 277.41 × 141.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.35x = 39,331.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,331.19/185.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.20

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