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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.68, 278.49 and 55.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.68, 278.49 and 55.69 is: 83.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.68 : 278.49 = 55.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.68/278.49 = 55.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.68x = 278.49 × 55.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.68x = 15,508.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,508.62/185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.52

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