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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.89, 278.59 and 94.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.89, 278.59 and 94.36 is: 141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.89 : 278.59 = 94.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.89/278.59 = 94.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.89x = 278.59 × 94.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.89x = 26,287.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,287.75/185.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.42

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