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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.66, 277.86 and 139.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.66, 277.86 and 139.90 is: 209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.66 : 277.86 = 139.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.66/277.86 = 139.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.66x = 277.86 × 139.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.66x = 38,872.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,872.61/185.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.38

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