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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.14, 279.34 and 94.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.14, 279.34 and 94.90 is: 142.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.14 : 279.34 = 94.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.14/279.34 = 94.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.14x = 279.34 × 94.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.14x = 26,508.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,508.95/186.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.41

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