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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.45, 276.81 and 148.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.45, 276.81 and 148.81 is: 223.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.45 : 276.81 = 148.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.45/276.81 = 148.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.45x = 276.81 × 148.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.45x = 41,190.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,190.85/184.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.32

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