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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.48, 278.08 and 116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.48, 278.08 and 116.90 is: 175.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.48 : 278.08 = 116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.48/278.08 = 116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.48x = 278.08 × 116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.48x = 32,507.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,507.55/185.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.26

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