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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.27, 277.32 and 98.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.27, 277.32 and 98.38 is: 147.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.27 : 277.32 = 98.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.27/277.32 = 98.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.27x = 277.32 × 98.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.27x = 27,283.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,283.46/185.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.27

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