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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185, 278.13 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185, 278.13 and 144.50 is: 217.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185 : 278.13 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185/278.13 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185x = 278.13 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185x = 40,189.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,189.79/185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.24

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