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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.34, 278.10 and 139.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.34, 278.10 and 139.59 is: 209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.34 : 278.10 = 139.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.34/278.10 = 139.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.34x = 278.10 × 139.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.34x = 38,819.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,819.98/185.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.45

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