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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.37, 277.92 and 77.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.37, 277.92 and 77.10 is: 115.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.37 : 277.92 = 77.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.37/277.92 = 77.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.37x = 277.92 × 77.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.37x = 21,427.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,427.63/185.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.59

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