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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.23, 277.30 and 148.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.23, 277.30 and 148.78 is: 222.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.23 : 277.30 = 148.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.23/277.30 = 148.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.23x = 277.30 × 148.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.23x = 41,256.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,256.69/185.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.73

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