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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.78, 278.68 and 76.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.78, 278.68 and 76.14 is: 114.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.78 : 278.68 = 76.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.78/278.68 = 76.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.78x = 278.68 × 76.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.78x = 21,218.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,218.70/185.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.21

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