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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.48, 278.24 and 94.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.48, 278.24 and 94.18 is: 141.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.48 : 278.24 = 94.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.48/278.24 = 94.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.48x = 278.24 × 94.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.48x = 26,204.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,204.64/185.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.28

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