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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.09, 277.48 and 98.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.09, 277.48 and 98.37 is: 147.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.09 : 277.48 = 98.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.09/277.48 = 98.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.09x = 277.48 × 98.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.09x = 27,295.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,295.22/185.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.47

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