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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.39, 278.08 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.39, 278.08 and 134.46 is: 201.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.39 : 278.08 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.39/278.08 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.39x = 278.08 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.39x = 37,391.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,391.06/185.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.69

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