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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.45, 278.36 and 184.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.45, 278.36 and 184.59 is: 277.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.45 : 278.36 = 184.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.45/278.36 = 184.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.45x = 278.36 × 184.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.45x = 51,381.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,381.55/185.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.07

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