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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.46, 278.20 and 75.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.46, 278.20 and 75.78 is: 113.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.46 : 278.20 = 75.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.46/278.20 = 75.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.46x = 278.20 × 75.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.46x = 21,082.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,082.00/185.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.67

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