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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.54, 277.91 and 181.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.54, 277.91 and 181.85 is: 272.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.54 : 277.91 = 181.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.54/277.91 = 181.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.54x = 277.91 × 181.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.54x = 50,537.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,537.02/185.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.38

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