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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.87, 278.82 and 77.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.87, 278.82 and 77.64 is: 116.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.87 : 278.82 = 77.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.87/278.82 = 77.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.87x = 278.82 × 77.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.87x = 21,647.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,647.58/185.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.47

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