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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.65, 278.52 and 94.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.65, 278.52 and 94.36 is: 141.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.65 : 278.52 = 94.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.65/278.52 = 94.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.65x = 278.52 × 94.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.65x = 26,281.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,281.15/185.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.56

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