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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.59, 278.24 and 94.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.59, 278.24 and 94.31 is: 141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.59 : 278.24 = 94.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.59/278.24 = 94.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.59x = 278.24 × 94.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.59x = 26,241.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,241.56/185.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.39

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