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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.68, 278.16 and 144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.68, 278.16 and 144.84 is: 216.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.68 : 278.16 = 144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.68/278.16 = 144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.68x = 278.16 × 144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.68x = 40,288.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,288.69/185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.98

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