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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.66, 278.56 and 82.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.66, 278.56 and 82.94 is: 124.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.66 : 278.56 = 82.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.66/278.56 = 82.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.66x = 278.56 × 82.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.66x = 23,103.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,103.52/185.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.44

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