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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.36, 277.60 and 120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.36, 277.60 and 120.32 is: 180.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.36 : 277.60 = 120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.36/277.60 = 120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.36x = 277.60 × 120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.36x = 33,400.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,400.83/185.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.19

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