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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.29, 278.03 and 69.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.29, 278.03 and 69.86 is: 104.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.29 : 278.03 = 69.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.29/278.03 = 69.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.29x = 278.03 × 69.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.29x = 19,424.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,424.05/185.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.83

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