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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.52, 278.36 and 94.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.52, 278.36 and 94.17 is: 141.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.52 : 278.36 = 94.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.52/278.36 = 94.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.52x = 278.36 × 94.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.52x = 26,212.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,212.00/185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.29

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