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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.17, 278.82 and 94.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.17, 278.82 and 94.58 is: 141.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.17 : 278.82 = 94.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.17/278.82 = 94.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.17x = 278.82 × 94.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.17x = 26,370.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,370.80/186.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.65

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