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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.58, 278.33 and 94.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.58, 278.33 and 94.23 is: 141.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.58 : 278.33 = 94.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.58/278.33 = 94.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.58x = 278.33 × 94.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.58x = 26,226.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,226.56/185.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.32

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