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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.36, 278.09 and 77.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.36, 278.09 and 77.08 is: 115.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.36 : 278.09 = 77.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.36/278.09 = 77.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.36x = 278.09 × 77.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.36x = 21,433.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,433.40/185.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.63

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