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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.44, 278.40 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.44, 278.40 and 124.48 is: 186.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.44 : 278.40 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.44/278.40 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.44x = 278.40 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.44x = 34,655.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,655.23/185.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.88

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