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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186, 278.61 and 94.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186, 278.61 and 94.53 is: 141.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186 : 278.61 = 94.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186/278.61 = 94.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186x = 278.61 × 94.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186x = 26,337.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,337.00/186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.60

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