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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.60, 278.52 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.60, 278.52 and 94.40 is: 141.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.60 : 278.52 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.60/278.52 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.60x = 278.52 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.60x = 26,292.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,292.29/185.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.66

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