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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.50, 275.73 and 148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.50, 275.73 and 148.26 is: 221.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.50 : 275.73 = 148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.50/275.73 = 148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.50x = 275.73 × 148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.50x = 40,879.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,879.73/184.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.57

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