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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.52, 278.16 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.52, 278.16 and 94.44 is: 141.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.52 : 278.16 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.52/278.16 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.52x = 278.16 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.52x = 26,269.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,269.43/185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.60

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