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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.97, 279.36 and 134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.97, 279.36 and 134.94 is: 202.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.97 : 279.36 = 134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.97/279.36 = 134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.97x = 279.36 × 134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.97x = 37,696.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,696.84/185.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.70

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