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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.99, 278.81 and 83.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.99, 278.81 and 83.29 is: 124.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.99 : 278.81 = 83.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.99/278.81 = 83.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.99x = 278.81 × 83.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.99x = 23,222.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,222.08/185.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.86

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