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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.90, 278.67 and 94.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.90, 278.67 and 94.58 is: 141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.90 : 278.67 = 94.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.90/278.67 = 94.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.90x = 278.67 × 94.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.90x = 26,356.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,356.61/185.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.78

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