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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.88, 278.87 and 70.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.88, 278.87 and 70.34 is: 105.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.88 : 278.87 = 70.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.88/278.87 = 70.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.88x = 278.87 × 70.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.88x = 19,613.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,613.97/185.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.52

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