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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.80, 278.76 and 94.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.80, 278.76 and 94.48 is: 141.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.80 : 278.76 = 94.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.80/278.76 = 94.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.80x = 278.76 × 94.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.80x = 26,337.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,337.24/185.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.75

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