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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.84, 278.87 and 77.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.84, 278.87 and 77.63 is: 116.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.84 : 278.87 = 77.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.84/278.87 = 77.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.84x = 278.87 × 77.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.84x = 21,646.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,646.90/185.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.48

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