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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.40, 277.68 and 149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.40, 277.68 and 149.16 is: 223.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.40 : 277.68 = 149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.40/277.68 = 149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.40x = 277.68 × 149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.40x = 41,418.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,418.75/185.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.40

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