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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.48, 278.22 and 100.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.48, 278.22 and 100.04 is: 150.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.48 : 278.22 = 100.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.48/278.22 = 100.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.48x = 278.22 × 100.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.48x = 27,833.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,833.13/185.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.06

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