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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.38, 278.07 and 57.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.38, 278.07 and 57.13 is: 85.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.38 : 278.07 = 57.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.38/278.07 = 57.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.38x = 278.07 × 57.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.38x = 15,884.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,884.46/185.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.69

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