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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.63, 278.10 and 146.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.63, 278.10 and 146.93 is: 220.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.63 : 278.10 = 146.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.63/278.10 = 146.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.63x = 278.10 × 146.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.63x = 40,859.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,859.84/185.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.12

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