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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.37, 277.79 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.37, 277.79 and 146.68 is: 219.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.37 : 277.79 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.37/277.79 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.37x = 277.79 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.37x = 40,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,746.24/185.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.81

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