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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.69, 278.01 and 139.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.69, 278.01 and 139.89 is: 209.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.69 : 278.01 = 139.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.69/278.01 = 139.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.69x = 278.01 × 139.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.69x = 38,890.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,890.47/185.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.44

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