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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.35, 277.82 and 98.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.35, 277.82 and 98.59 is: 147.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.35 : 277.82 = 98.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.35/277.82 = 98.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.35x = 277.82 × 98.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.35x = 27,391.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,391.20/185.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.78

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