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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.08, 277.18 and 146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.08, 277.18 and 146.24 is: 219.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.08 : 277.18 = 146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.08/277.18 = 146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.08x = 277.18 × 146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.08x = 40,534.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,534.80/185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.01

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