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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.67, 278.38 and 80.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.67, 278.38 and 80.01 is: 119.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.67 : 278.38 = 80.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.67/278.38 = 80.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.67x = 278.38 × 80.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.67x = 22,273.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,273.18/185.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.96

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