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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.41, 277.41 and 136.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.41, 277.41 and 136.34 is: 203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.41 : 277.41 = 136.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.41/277.41 = 136.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.41x = 277.41 × 136.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.41x = 37,821.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,821.48/185.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.99

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