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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.77, 278.34 and 124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.77, 278.34 and 124.75 is: 186.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.77 : 278.34 = 124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.77/278.34 = 124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.77x = 278.34 × 124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.77x = 34,722.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,722.92/185.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.91

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