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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.78, 278.12 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.78, 278.12 and 134.48 is: 201.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.78 : 278.12 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.78/278.12 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.78x = 278.12 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.78x = 37,399.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,399.51/185.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.32

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