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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.91, 279.11 and 94.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.91, 279.11 and 94.78 is: 142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.91 : 279.11 = 94.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.91/279.11 = 94.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.91x = 279.11 × 94.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.91x = 26,454.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,454.05/185.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.29

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