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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.67, 278.14 and 98.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.67, 278.14 and 98.97 is: 148.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.67 : 278.14 = 98.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.67/278.14 = 98.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.67x = 278.14 × 98.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.67x = 27,528.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,528.05/185.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.27

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