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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.66, 278.58 and 94.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.66, 278.58 and 94.32 is: 141.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.66 : 278.58 = 94.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.66/278.58 = 94.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.66x = 278.58 × 94.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.66x = 26,275.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,275.67/185.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.53

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