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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.64, 278.28 and 77.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.64, 278.28 and 77.37 is: 115.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.64 : 278.28 = 77.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.64/278.28 = 77.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.64x = 278.28 × 77.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.64x = 21,530.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,530.52/185.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.98

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