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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.37, 277.80 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.37, 277.80 and 141.84 is: 212.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.37 : 277.80 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.37/277.80 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.37x = 277.80 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.37x = 39,403.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,403.15/185.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.56

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