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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.63, 278.60 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.63, 278.60 and 124.74 is: 187.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.63 : 278.60 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.63/278.60 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.63x = 278.60 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.63x = 34,751.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,751.94/185.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.22

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