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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.97, 279.05 and 135.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.97, 279.05 and 135.03 is: 202.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.97 : 279.05 = 135.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.97/279.05 = 135.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.97x = 279.05 × 135.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.97x = 37,678.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,678.05/185.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.61

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