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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.67, 278.25 and 82.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.67, 278.25 and 82.86 is: 124.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.67 : 278.25 = 82.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.67/278.25 = 82.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.67x = 278.25 × 82.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.67x = 23,055.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,055.80/185.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.18

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