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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.51, 277.83 and 124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.51, 277.83 and 124.71 is: 186.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.51 : 277.83 = 124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.51/277.83 = 124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.51x = 277.83 × 124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.51x = 34,648.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,648.18/185.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.78

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