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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.90, 276.86 and 148.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.90, 276.86 and 148.17 is: 221.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.90 : 276.86 = 148.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.90/276.86 = 148.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.90x = 276.86 × 148.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.90x = 41,022.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,022.35/184.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.86

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