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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.49, 277.71 and 124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.49, 277.71 and 124.47 is: 186.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.49 : 277.71 = 124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.49/277.71 = 124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.49x = 277.71 × 124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.49x = 34,566.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,566.56/185.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.35

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