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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.81, 278.82 and 76.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.81, 278.82 and 76.10 is: 114.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.81 : 278.82 = 76.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.81/278.82 = 76.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.81x = 278.82 × 76.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.81x = 21,218.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,218.20/185.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.19

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