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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.95, 278.83 and 83.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.95, 278.83 and 83.31 is: 124.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.95 : 278.83 = 83.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.95/278.83 = 83.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.95x = 278.83 × 83.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.95x = 23,229.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,229.33/185.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.92

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