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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.98, 278.79 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.98, 278.79 and 134.50 is: 201.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.98 : 278.79 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.98/278.79 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.98x = 278.79 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.98x = 37,497.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,497.26/185.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.62

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