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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.84, 278.44 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.84, 278.44 and 117.26 is: 175.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.84 : 278.44 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.84/278.44 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.84x = 278.44 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.84x = 32,649.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,649.87/185.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.69

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