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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.35, 278.15 and 124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.35, 278.15 and 124.60 is: 186.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.35 : 278.15 = 124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.35/278.15 = 124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.35x = 278.15 × 124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.35x = 34,657.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,657.49/185.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.98

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