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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.82, 278.49 and 76.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.82, 278.49 and 76.12 is: 114.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.82 : 278.49 = 76.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.82/278.49 = 76.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.82x = 278.49 × 76.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.82x = 21,199.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,199.29/185.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.09

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