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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.69, 278.27 and 70.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.69, 278.27 and 70.00 is: 104.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.69 : 278.27 = 70.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.69/278.27 = 70.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.69x = 278.27 × 70.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.69x = 19,478.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,478.12/185.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.89

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