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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.93, 278.89 and 83.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.93, 278.89 and 83.19 is: 124.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.93 : 278.89 = 83.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.93/278.89 = 83.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.93x = 278.89 × 83.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.93x = 23,200.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,200.44/185.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.78

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