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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.96, 278.94 and 68.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.96, 278.94 and 68.84 is: 103.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.96 : 278.94 = 68.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.96/278.94 = 68.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.96x = 278.94 × 68.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.96x = 19,200.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,200.83/185.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.25

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