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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.39, 277.98 and 82.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.39, 277.98 and 82.62 is: 123.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.39 : 277.98 = 82.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.39/277.98 = 82.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.39x = 277.98 × 82.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.39x = 22,966.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,966.86/185.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.88

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