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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.84, 278.60 and 94.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.84, 278.60 and 94.46 is: 141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.84 : 278.60 = 94.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.84/278.60 = 94.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.84x = 278.60 × 94.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.84x = 26,316.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,316.56/185.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.61

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