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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.96, 278.93 and 70.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.96, 278.93 and 70.46 is: 105.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.96 : 278.93 = 70.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.96/278.93 = 70.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.96x = 278.93 × 70.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.96x = 19,653.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,653.24/185.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.68

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