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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.84, 278.84 and 88.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.84, 278.84 and 88.28 is: 132.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.84 : 278.84 = 88.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.84/278.84 = 88.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.84x = 278.84 × 88.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.84x = 24,616.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,616.00/185.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.46

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