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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.93, 278.70 and 88.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.93, 278.70 and 88.25 is: 132.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.93 : 278.70 = 88.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.93/278.70 = 88.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.93x = 278.70 × 88.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.93x = 24,595.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,595.28/185.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.29

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