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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.75, 278.34 and 94.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.75, 278.34 and 94.32 is: 141.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.75 : 278.34 = 94.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.75/278.34 = 94.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.75x = 278.34 × 94.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.75x = 26,253.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,253.72/185.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.34

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