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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.94, 278.06 and 139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.94, 278.06 and 139.68 is: 208.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.94 : 278.06 = 139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.94/278.06 = 139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.94x = 278.06 × 139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.94x = 38,838.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,838.72/185.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.88

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