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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.09, 277.56 and 93.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.09, 277.56 and 93.83 is: 140.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.09 : 277.56 = 93.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.09/277.56 = 93.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.09x = 277.56 × 93.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.09x = 26,042.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,042.07/185.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.70

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