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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.50, 278.16 and 77.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.50, 278.16 and 77.26 is: 115.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.50 : 278.16 = 77.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.50/278.16 = 77.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.50x = 278.16 × 77.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.50x = 21,490.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,490.64/185.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.85

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