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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.44, 277.93 and 134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.44, 277.93 and 134.18 is: 201.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.44 : 277.93 = 134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.44/277.93 = 134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.44x = 277.93 × 134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.44x = 37,293.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,293.25/185.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.11

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