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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.34, 278.14 and 124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.34, 278.14 and 124.26 is: 186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.34 : 278.14 = 124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.34/278.14 = 124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.34x = 278.14 × 124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.34x = 34,561.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,561.68/185.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.48

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