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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.06, 277.22 and 99.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.06, 277.22 and 99.38 is: 148.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.06 : 277.22 = 99.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.06/277.22 = 99.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.06x = 277.22 × 99.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.06x = 27,548.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,548.99/185.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.87

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