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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.01, 277.35 and 93.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.01, 277.35 and 93.66 is: 140.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.01 : 277.35 = 93.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.01/277.35 = 93.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.01x = 277.35 × 93.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.01x = 25,976.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,976.60/185.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.41

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