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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.49, 278.27 and 134.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.49, 278.27 and 134.53 is: 201.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.49 : 278.27 = 134.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.49/278.27 = 134.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.49x = 278.27 × 134.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.49x = 37,435.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,435.66/185.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.82

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