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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.46, 278.21 and 89.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.46, 278.21 and 89.27 is: 133.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.46 : 278.21 = 89.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.46/278.21 = 89.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.46x = 278.21 × 89.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.46x = 24,835.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,835.81/185.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.91

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