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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.64, 278.25 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.64, 278.25 and 134 is: 200.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.64 : 278.25 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.64/278.25 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.64x = 278.25 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.64x = 37,285.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,285.50/185.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.85

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