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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.43, 277.44 and 139.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.43, 277.44 and 139.07 is: 208.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.43 : 277.44 = 139.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.43/277.44 = 139.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.43x = 277.44 × 139.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.43x = 38,582.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,582.19/185.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.07

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