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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.90, 278.49 and 134.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.90, 278.49 and 134.29 is: 201.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.90 : 278.49 = 134.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.90/278.49 = 134.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.90x = 278.49 × 134.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.90x = 37,398.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,398.52/185.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.18

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