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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.24, 278.02 and 94.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.24, 278.02 and 94.00 is: 141.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.24 : 278.02 = 94.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.24/278.02 = 94.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.24x = 278.02 × 94.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.24x = 26,132.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,132.49/185.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.08

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