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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.62, 278.59 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.62, 278.59 and 94.38 is: 141.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.62 : 278.59 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.62/278.59 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.62x = 278.59 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.62x = 26,291.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,291.93/185.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.65

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