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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.68, 278.79 and 182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.68, 278.79 and 182.64 is: 274.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.68 : 278.79 = 182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.68/278.79 = 182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.68x = 278.79 × 182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.68x = 50,918.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,918.21/185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.23

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