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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.51, 278.36 and 75.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.51, 278.36 and 75.80 is: 113.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.51 : 278.36 = 75.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.51/278.36 = 75.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.51x = 278.36 × 75.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.51x = 21,097.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,097.92/185.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.73

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