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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.53, 278.33 and 57.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.53, 278.33 and 57.25 is: 85.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.53 : 278.33 = 57.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.53/278.33 = 57.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.53x = 278.33 × 57.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.53x = 15,934.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,934.39/185.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.89

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