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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.77, 277.80 and 148.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.77, 277.80 and 148.95 is: 223.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.77 : 277.80 = 148.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.77/277.80 = 148.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.77x = 277.80 × 148.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.77x = 41,378.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,378.31/184.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.94

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