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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.06, 276.98 and 98.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.06, 276.98 and 98.27 is: 147.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.06 : 276.98 = 98.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.06/276.98 = 98.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.06x = 276.98 × 98.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.06x = 27,217.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,217.44/185.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.08

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