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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.88, 278.34 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.88, 278.34 and 117.20 is: 175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.88 : 278.34 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.88/278.34 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.88x = 278.34 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.88x = 32,621.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,621.45/185.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.50

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