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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.88, 278.50 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.88, 278.50 and 94.44 is: 141.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.88 : 278.50 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.88/278.50 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.88x = 278.50 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.88x = 26,301.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,301.54/185.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.50

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