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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.07, 278.86 and 94.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.07, 278.86 and 94.84 is: 142.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.07 : 278.86 = 94.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.07/278.86 = 94.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.07x = 278.86 × 94.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.07x = 26,447.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,447.08/186.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.14

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