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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.20, 277.81 and 93.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.20, 277.81 and 93.84 is: 140.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.20 : 277.81 = 93.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.20/277.81 = 93.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.20x = 277.81 × 93.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.20x = 26,069.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,069.69/185.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.77

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