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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.92, 278.92 and 83.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.92, 278.92 and 83.20 is: 124.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.92 : 278.92 = 83.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.92/278.92 = 83.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.92x = 278.92 × 83.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.92x = 23,206.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,206.14/185.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.82

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