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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.85, 279 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.85, 279 and 134.82 is: 202.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.85 : 279 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.85/279 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.85x = 279 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.85x = 37,614.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,614.78/185.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.39

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