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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.84, 278.54 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.84, 278.54 and 134.66 is: 201.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.84 : 278.54 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.84/278.54 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.84x = 278.54 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.84x = 37,508.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,508.72/185.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.83

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