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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.41, 278.25 and 77.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.41, 278.25 and 77.23 is: 115.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.41 : 278.25 = 77.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.41/278.25 = 77.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.41x = 278.25 × 77.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.41x = 21,489.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,489.25/185.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.90

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