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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.73, 278.56 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.73, 278.56 and 94.38 is: 141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.73 : 278.56 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.73/278.56 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.73x = 278.56 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.73x = 26,290.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,290.49/185.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.55

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