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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.40, 277.68 and 124.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.40, 277.68 and 124.38 is: 186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.40 : 277.68 = 124.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.40/277.68 = 124.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.40x = 277.68 × 124.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.40x = 34,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,537.84/185.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.29

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