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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.69, 278.33 and 124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.69, 278.33 and 124.80 is: 187.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.69 : 278.33 = 124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.69/278.33 = 124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.69x = 278.33 × 124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.69x = 34,734.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,734.96/185.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.06

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