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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.86, 278.58 and 70.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.86, 278.58 and 70.22 is: 105.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.86 : 278.58 = 70.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.86/278.58 = 70.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.86x = 278.58 × 70.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.86x = 19,562.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,562.58/185.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.26

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