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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.88, 279 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.88, 279 and 134.80 is: 202.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.88 : 279 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.88/279 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.88x = 279 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.88x = 37,609.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,609.20/185.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.33

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