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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.52, 278.19 and 116.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.52, 278.19 and 116.94 is: 175.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.52 : 278.19 = 116.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.52/278.19 = 116.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.52x = 278.19 × 116.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.52x = 32,531.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,531.54/185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.35

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