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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.61, 278.29 and 94.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.61, 278.29 and 94.26 is: 141.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.61 : 278.29 = 94.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.61/278.29 = 94.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.61x = 278.29 × 94.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.61x = 26,231.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,231.62/185.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.33

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