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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.35, 277.75 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.35, 277.75 and 139.66 is: 209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.35 : 277.75 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.35/277.75 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.35x = 277.75 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.35x = 38,790.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,790.57/185.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.28

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