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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.75, 278.65 and 76.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.75, 278.65 and 76.06 is: 114.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.75 : 278.65 = 76.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.75/278.65 = 76.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.75x = 278.65 × 76.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.75x = 21,192.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,192.73/185.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.10

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