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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.27, 276.80 and 148.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.27, 276.80 and 148.82 is: 222.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.27 : 276.80 = 148.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.27/276.80 = 148.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.27x = 276.80 × 148.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.27x = 41,191.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,191.25/185.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.34

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