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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.47, 278.12 and 92.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.47, 278.12 and 92.86 is: 139.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.47 : 278.12 = 92.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.47/278.12 = 92.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.47x = 278.12 × 92.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.47x = 25,825.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,825.76/185.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.25

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