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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.50, 277.59 and 175.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.50, 277.59 and 175.09 is: 262.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.50 : 277.59 = 175.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.50/277.59 = 175.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.50x = 277.59 × 175.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.50x = 48,603.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,603.23/185.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.01

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