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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.50, 276.26 and 147.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.50, 276.26 and 147.77 is: 221.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.50 : 276.26 = 147.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.50/276.26 = 147.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.50x = 276.26 × 147.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.50x = 40,821.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,821.56/184.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.26

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