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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.38, 278.10 and 89.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.38, 278.10 and 89.26 is: 133.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.38 : 278.10 = 89.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.38/278.10 = 89.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.38x = 278.10 × 89.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.38x = 24,823.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,823.21/185.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.90

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