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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.62, 278.52 and 77.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.62, 278.52 and 77.44 is: 116.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.62 : 278.52 = 77.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.62/278.52 = 77.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.62x = 278.52 × 77.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.62x = 21,568.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,568.59/185.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.20

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