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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.92, 278.96 and 70.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.92, 278.96 and 70.35 is: 105.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.92 : 278.96 = 70.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.92/278.96 = 70.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.92x = 278.96 × 70.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.92x = 19,624.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,624.84/185.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.56

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