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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.69, 277.83 and 136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.69, 277.83 and 136.62 is: 204.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.69 : 277.83 = 136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.69/277.83 = 136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.69x = 277.83 × 136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.69x = 37,957.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,957.13/185.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.41

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