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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.76, 278.46 and 77.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.76, 278.46 and 77.63 is: 116.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.76 : 278.46 = 77.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.76/278.46 = 77.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.76x = 278.46 × 77.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.76x = 21,615.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,615.46/185.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.36

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