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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185, 277.58 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185, 277.58 and 99.48 is: 149.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185 : 277.58 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185/277.58 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185x = 277.58 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185x = 27,613.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,613.66/185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.26

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