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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.60, 278.55 and 94.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.60, 278.55 and 94.30 is: 141.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.60 : 278.55 = 94.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.60/278.55 = 94.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.60x = 278.55 × 94.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.60x = 26,266.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,266.57/185.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.52

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