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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.75, 276.86 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.75, 276.86 and 175.50 is: 261.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.75 : 276.86 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.75/276.86 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.75x = 276.86 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.75x = 48,588.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,588.05/185.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.58

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