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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.35, 278.16 and 94.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.35, 278.16 and 94.11 is: 141.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.35 : 278.16 = 94.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.35/278.16 = 94.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.35x = 278.16 × 94.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.35x = 26,177.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,177.64/185.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.23

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