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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.54, 278.46 and 149.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.54, 278.46 and 149.09 is: 223.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.54 : 278.46 = 149.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.54/278.46 = 149.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.54x = 278.46 × 149.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.54x = 41,514.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,514.21/185.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.75

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