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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.73, 276.56 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.73, 276.56 and 148.28 is: 221.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.73 : 276.56 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.73/276.56 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.73x = 276.56 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.73x = 41,007.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,007.58/184.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.99

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