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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.28, 277.41 and 93.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.28, 277.41 and 93.53 is: 140.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.28 : 277.41 = 93.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.28/277.41 = 93.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.28x = 277.41 × 93.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.28x = 25,947.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,947.20/185.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.04

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