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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.78, 278.70 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.78, 278.70 and 124.22 is: 186.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.78 : 278.70 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.78/278.70 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.78x = 278.70 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.78x = 34,620.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,620.11/185.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.35

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