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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.39, 278.24 and 77.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.39, 278.24 and 77.25 is: 115.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.39 : 278.24 = 77.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.39/278.24 = 77.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.39x = 278.24 × 77.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.39x = 21,494.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,494.70/185.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.94

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