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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.88, 278.64 and 83.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.88, 278.64 and 83.22 is: 124.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.88 : 278.64 = 83.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.88/278.64 = 83.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.88x = 278.64 × 83.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.88x = 23,188.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,188.42/185.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.75

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