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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.34, 277.98 and 94.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.34, 277.98 and 94.07 is: 141.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.34 : 277.98 = 94.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.34/277.98 = 94.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.34x = 277.98 × 94.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.34x = 26,148.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,148.19/185.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.08

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