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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.47, 278.20 and 88.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.47, 278.20 and 88.01 is: 132.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.47 : 278.20 = 88.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.47/278.20 = 88.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.47x = 278.20 × 88.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.47x = 24,484.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,484.38/185.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.02

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