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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.43, 277.90 and 77.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.43, 277.90 and 77.16 is: 115.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.43 : 277.90 = 77.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.43/277.90 = 77.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.43x = 277.90 × 77.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.43x = 21,442.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,442.76/185.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.64

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