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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.60, 278.36 and 82.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.60, 278.36 and 82.88 is: 124.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.60 : 278.36 = 82.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.60/278.36 = 82.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.60x = 278.36 × 82.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.60x = 23,070.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,070.48/185.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.30

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