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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.87, 278.49 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.87, 278.49 and 134.44 is: 201.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.87 : 278.49 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.87/278.49 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.87x = 278.49 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.87x = 37,440.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,440.20/185.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.43

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