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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.26, 278.96 and 94.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.26, 278.96 and 94.74 is: 141.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.26 : 278.96 = 94.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.26/278.96 = 94.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.26x = 278.96 × 94.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.26x = 26,428.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,428.20/186.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.89

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