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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.53, 278.24 and 55.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.53, 278.24 and 55.52 is: 83.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.53 : 278.24 = 55.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.53/278.24 = 55.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.53x = 278.24 × 55.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.53x = 15,447.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,447.61/185.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.26

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