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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.66, 278.38 and 94.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.66, 278.38 and 94.31 is: 141.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.66 : 278.38 = 94.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.66/278.38 = 94.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.66x = 278.38 × 94.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.66x = 26,254.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,254.02/185.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.41

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