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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.67, 278.78 and 137.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.67, 278.78 and 137.07 is: 205.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.67 : 278.78 = 137.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.67/278.78 = 137.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.67x = 278.78 × 137.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.67x = 38,211.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,211.69/185.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.80

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