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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.42, 278.13 and 77.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.42, 278.13 and 77.30 is: 115.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.42 : 278.13 = 77.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.42/278.13 = 77.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.42x = 278.13 × 77.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.42x = 21,499.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,499.45/185.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.95

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