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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.58, 278.41 and 94.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.58, 278.41 and 94.27 is: 141.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.58 : 278.41 = 94.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.58/278.41 = 94.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.58x = 278.41 × 94.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.58x = 26,245.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,245.71/185.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.43

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