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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.96, 278.73 and 133.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.96, 278.73 and 133.85 is: 200.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.96 : 278.73 = 133.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.96/278.73 = 133.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.96x = 278.73 × 133.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.96x = 37,308.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,308.01/185.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.62

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