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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.19, 277.79 and 98.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.19, 277.79 and 98.40 is: 147.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.19 : 277.79 = 98.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.19/277.79 = 98.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.19x = 277.79 × 98.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.19x = 27,334.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,334.54/185.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.60

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