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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.14, 277.50 and 93.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.14, 277.50 and 93.64 is: 140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.14 : 277.50 = 93.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.14/277.50 = 93.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.14x = 277.50 × 93.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.14x = 25,985.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,985.10/185.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.35

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