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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.94, 278.84 and 94.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.94, 278.84 and 94.56 is: 141.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.94 : 278.84 = 94.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.94/278.84 = 94.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.94x = 278.84 × 94.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.94x = 26,367.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,367.11/185.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.80

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