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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.15, 278.96 and 94.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.15, 278.96 and 94.62 is: 141.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.15 : 278.96 = 94.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.15/278.96 = 94.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.15x = 278.96 × 94.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.15x = 26,394.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,394.73/186.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.79

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