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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.42, 277.92 and 82.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.42, 277.92 and 82.49 is: 123.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.42 : 277.92 = 82.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.42/277.92 = 82.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.42x = 277.92 × 82.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.42x = 22,925.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,925.62/185.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.64

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