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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.93, 276.62 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.93, 276.62 and 185.22 is: 275.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.93 : 276.62 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.93/276.62 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.93x = 276.62 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.93x = 51,233.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,233.25/185.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.56

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