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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.04, 276.33 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.04, 276.33 and 144.54 is: 215.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.04 : 276.33 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.04/276.33 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.04x = 276.33 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.04x = 39,940.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,940.74/185.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.85

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