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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.62, 278.14 and 82.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.62, 278.14 and 82.80 is: 124.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.62 : 278.14 = 82.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.62/278.14 = 82.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.62x = 278.14 × 82.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.62x = 23,029.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,029.99/185.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.07

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