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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.88, 276.63 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.88, 276.63 and 179.88 is: 267.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.88 : 276.63 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.88/276.63 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.88x = 276.63 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.88x = 49,760.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,760.20/185.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.70

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