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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.86, 278.73 and 77.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.86, 278.73 and 77.59 is: 116.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.86 : 278.73 = 77.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.86/278.73 = 77.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.86x = 278.73 × 77.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.86x = 21,626.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,626.66/185.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.36

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