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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.65, 277.88 and 185.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.65, 277.88 and 185.75 is: 276.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.65 : 277.88 = 185.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.65/277.88 = 185.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.65x = 277.88 × 185.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.65x = 51,616.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,616.21/186.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.54

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