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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.48, 278.28 and 124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.48, 278.28 and 124.84 is: 187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.48 : 278.28 = 124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.48/278.28 = 124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.48x = 278.28 × 124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.48x = 34,740.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,740.48/185.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.30

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