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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.38, 277.86 and 93.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.38, 277.86 and 93.95 is: 140.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.38 : 277.86 = 93.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.38/277.86 = 93.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.38x = 277.86 × 93.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.38x = 26,103.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,103.56/185.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.81

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