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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.91, 278.34 and 94.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.91, 278.34 and 94.41 is: 141.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.91 : 278.34 = 94.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.91/278.34 = 94.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.91x = 278.34 × 94.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.91x = 26,276.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,276.69/185.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.34

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