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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.84, 278.70 and 134.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.84, 278.70 and 134.33 is: 201.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.84 : 278.70 = 134.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.84/278.70 = 134.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.84x = 278.70 × 134.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.84x = 37,436.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,436.38/185.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.45

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