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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.99, 279.09 and 94.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.99, 279.09 and 94.63 is: 142.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.99 : 279.09 = 94.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.99/279.09 = 94.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.99x = 279.09 × 94.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.99x = 26,410.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,410.29/185.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.00

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