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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.49, 278.25 and 82.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.49, 278.25 and 82.83 is: 124.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.49 : 278.25 = 82.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.49/278.25 = 82.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.49x = 278.25 × 82.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.49x = 23,047.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,047.45/185.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.25

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