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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.56, 278.12 and 134.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.56, 278.12 and 134.38 is: 201.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.56 : 278.12 = 134.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.56/278.12 = 134.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.56x = 278.12 × 134.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.56x = 37,373.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,373.69/185.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.41

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