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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.90, 278.82 and 76.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.90, 278.82 and 76.16 is: 114.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.90 : 278.82 = 76.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.90/278.82 = 76.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.90x = 278.82 × 76.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.90x = 21,234.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,234.93/185.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.23

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