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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.95, 278.66 and 136.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.95, 278.66 and 136.82 is: 205.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.95 : 278.66 = 136.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.95/278.66 = 136.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.95x = 278.66 × 136.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.95x = 38,124.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,124.87/185.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.03

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