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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.63, 277.83 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.63, 277.83 and 139.86 is: 209.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.63 : 277.83 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.63/277.83 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.63x = 277.83 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.63x = 38,857.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,857.30/185.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.33

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