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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.74, 278.55 and 77.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.74, 278.55 and 77.50 is: 116.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.74 : 278.55 = 77.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.74/278.55 = 77.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.74x = 278.55 × 77.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.74x = 21,587.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,587.63/185.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.22

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