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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.47, 277.79 and 139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.47, 277.79 and 139.25 is: 208.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.47 : 277.79 = 139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.47/277.79 = 139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.47x = 277.79 × 139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.47x = 38,680.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,680.17/185.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.56

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