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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.56, 277.76 and 185.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.56, 277.76 and 185.60 is: 276.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.56 : 277.76 = 185.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.56/277.76 = 185.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.56x = 277.76 × 185.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.56x = 51,552.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,552.26/186.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.33

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