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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.67, 278.52 and 53.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.67, 278.52 and 53.90 is: 80.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.67 : 278.52 = 53.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.67/278.52 = 53.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.67x = 278.52 × 53.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.67x = 15,010.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,010.84/185.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.85

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