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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.94, 278.73 and 117.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.94, 278.73 and 117.25 is: 175.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.94 : 278.73 = 117.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.94/278.73 = 117.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.94x = 278.73 × 117.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.94x = 32,681.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,681.09/185.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.76

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