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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.52, 278.11 and 136.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.52, 278.11 and 136.65 is: 204.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.52 : 278.11 = 136.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.52/278.11 = 136.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.52x = 278.11 × 136.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.52x = 38,003.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,003.73/185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.85

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