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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.70, 278.55 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.70, 278.55 and 184.44 is: 276.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.70 : 278.55 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.70/278.55 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.70x = 278.55 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.70x = 51,375.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,375.76/185.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.66

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