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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.44, 278.17 and 57.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.44, 278.17 and 57.19 is: 85.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.44 : 278.17 = 57.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.44/278.17 = 57.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.44x = 278.17 × 57.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.44x = 15,907.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,907.92/185.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.79

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