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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.96, 277.33 and 181.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.96, 277.33 and 181.80 is: 271.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.96 : 277.33 = 181.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.96/277.33 = 181.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.96x = 277.33 × 181.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.96x = 50,418.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,418.59/185.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.13

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