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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.48, 278.25 and 94.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.48, 278.25 and 94.22 is: 141.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.48 : 278.25 = 94.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.48/278.25 = 94.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.48x = 278.25 × 94.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.48x = 26,216.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,216.72/185.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.35

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