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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.40, 277.88 and 141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.40, 277.88 and 141.93 is: 212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.40 : 277.88 = 141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.40/277.88 = 141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.40x = 277.88 × 141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.40x = 39,438.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,438.80/185.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.72

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