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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.66, 276.96 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.66, 276.96 and 148.80 is: 223.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.66 : 276.96 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.66/276.96 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.66x = 276.96 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.66x = 41,211.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,211.65/184.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.18

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