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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.62, 277.91 and 139.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.62, 277.91 and 139.83 is: 209.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.62 : 277.91 = 139.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.62/277.91 = 139.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.62x = 277.91 × 139.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.62x = 38,860.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,860.50/185.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.36

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