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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.42, 277.62 and 98.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.42, 277.62 and 98.57 is: 147.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.42 : 277.62 = 98.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.42/277.62 = 98.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.42x = 277.62 × 98.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.42x = 27,365.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,365.00/185.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.58

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