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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.19, 278.10 and 148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.19, 278.10 and 148.74 is: 223.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.19 : 278.10 = 148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.19/278.10 = 148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.19x = 278.10 × 148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.19x = 41,364.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,364.59/185.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.36

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