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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.16, 278.16 and 133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.16, 278.16 and 133.96 is: 201.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.16 : 278.16 = 133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.16/278.16 = 133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.16x = 278.16 × 133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.16x = 37,262.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,262.31/185.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.24

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