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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.17, 279.34 and 94.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.17, 279.34 and 94.85 is: 142.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.17 : 279.34 = 94.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.17/279.34 = 94.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.17x = 279.34 × 94.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.17x = 26,496.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,496.92/186.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.33

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