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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.02, 277.56 and 146.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.02, 277.56 and 146.75 is: 220.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.02 : 277.56 = 146.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.02/277.56 = 146.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.02x = 277.56 × 146.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.02x = 40,730.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,730.54/185.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.14

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