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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.52, 278.37 and 77.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.52, 278.37 and 77.34 is: 116.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.52 : 278.37 = 77.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.52/278.37 = 77.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.52x = 278.37 × 77.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.52x = 21,529.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,529.14/185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.05

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