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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.48, 277.84 and 120.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.48, 277.84 and 120.27 is: 180.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.48 : 277.84 = 120.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.48/277.84 = 120.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.48x = 277.84 × 120.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.48x = 33,415.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,415.82/185.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.16

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