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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.51, 278.07 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.51, 278.07 and 147.12 is: 220.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.51 : 278.07 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.51/278.07 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.51x = 278.07 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.51x = 40,909.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,909.66/185.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.53

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