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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.83, 278.57 and 77.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.83, 278.57 and 77.69 is: 116.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.83 : 278.57 = 77.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.83/278.57 = 77.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.83x = 278.57 × 77.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.83x = 21,642.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,642.99/185.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.47

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