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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.43, 277.82 and 147.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.43, 277.82 and 147.15 is: 220.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.43 : 277.82 = 147.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.43/277.82 = 147.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.43x = 277.82 × 147.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.43x = 40,880.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,880.48/185.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.46

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