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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.33, 277.87 and 98.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.33, 277.87 and 98.61 is: 147.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.33 : 277.87 = 98.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.33/277.87 = 98.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.33x = 277.87 × 98.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.33x = 27,400.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,400.76/185.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.85

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