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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.91, 279.05 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.91, 279.05 and 134.31 is: 201.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.91 : 279.05 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.91/279.05 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.91x = 279.05 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.91x = 37,478.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,478.53/185.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.60

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