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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.56, 278.47 and 89.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.56, 278.47 and 89.44 is: 134.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.56 : 278.47 = 89.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.56/278.47 = 89.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.56x = 278.47 × 89.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.56x = 24,905.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,905.77/185.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.22

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