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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.81, 278.31 and 149.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.81, 278.31 and 149.56 is: 224.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.81 : 278.31 = 149.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.81/278.31 = 149.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.81x = 278.31 × 149.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.81x = 41,624.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,624.04/185.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.01

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