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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.40, 278.02 and 146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.40, 278.02 and 146.92 is: 220.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.40 : 278.02 = 146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.40/278.02 = 146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.40x = 278.02 × 146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.40x = 40,846.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,846.70/185.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.32

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