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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.93, 278.37 and 94.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.93, 278.37 and 94.18 is: 141.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.93 : 278.37 = 94.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.93/278.37 = 94.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.93x = 278.37 × 94.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.93x = 26,215.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,215.49/185.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.00

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