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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.60, 278.47 and 98.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.60, 278.47 and 98.93 is: 148.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.60 : 278.47 = 98.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.60/278.47 = 98.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.60x = 278.47 × 98.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.60x = 27,547.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,547.15/185.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.43

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