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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.76, 278.58 and 77.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.76, 278.58 and 77.46 is: 116.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.76 : 278.58 = 77.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.76/278.58 = 77.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.76x = 278.58 × 77.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.76x = 21,578.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,578.81/185.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.16

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