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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.52, 280.02 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.52, 280.02 and 185.52 is: 280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.52 : 280.02 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.52/280.02 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.52x = 280.02 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.52x = 51,949.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,949.31/185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.02

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