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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.33, 278.08 and 98.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.33, 278.08 and 98.66 is: 148.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.33 : 278.08 = 98.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.33/278.08 = 98.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.33x = 278.08 × 98.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.33x = 27,435.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,435.82/185.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.04

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