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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.49, 278.30 and 94.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.49, 278.30 and 94.11 is: 141.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.49 : 278.30 = 94.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.49/278.30 = 94.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.49x = 278.30 × 94.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.49x = 26,190.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,190.81/185.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.20

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