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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.80, 278.82 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.80, 278.82 and 124.16 is: 186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.80 : 278.82 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.80/278.82 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.80x = 278.82 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.80x = 34,618.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,618.29/185.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.32

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