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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.80, 278.56 and 117.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.80, 278.56 and 117.35 is: 175.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.80 : 278.56 = 117.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.80/278.56 = 117.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.80x = 278.56 × 117.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.80x = 32,689.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,689.42/185.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.94

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