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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.94, 278.99 and 83.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.94, 278.99 and 83.20 is: 124.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.94 : 278.99 = 83.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.94/278.99 = 83.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.94x = 278.99 × 83.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.94x = 23,211.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,211.97/185.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.83

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