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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.24, 278.10 and 134.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.24, 278.10 and 134.21 is: 201.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.24 : 278.10 = 134.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.24/278.10 = 134.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.24x = 278.10 × 134.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.24x = 37,322.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,322.41/185.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.49

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