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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.97, 278.16 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.97, 278.16 and 134.03 is: 200.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.97 : 278.16 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.97/278.16 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.97x = 278.16 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.97x = 37,281.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,281.57/185.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.47

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