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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.40, 278.14 and 77.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.40, 278.14 and 77.19 is: 115.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.40 : 278.14 = 77.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.40/278.14 = 77.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.40x = 278.14 × 77.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.40x = 21,469.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,469.63/185.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.80

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