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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.70, 278.40 and 100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.70, 278.40 and 100.20 is: 150.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.70 : 278.40 = 100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.70/278.40 = 100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.70x = 278.40 × 100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.70x = 27,895.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,895.68/185.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.22

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