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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.13, 277.36 and 93.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.13, 277.36 and 93.65 is: 140.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.13 : 277.36 = 93.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.13/277.36 = 93.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.13x = 277.36 × 93.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.13x = 25,973.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,973.14/185.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.30

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