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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.82, 278.46 and 99.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.82, 278.46 and 99.21 is: 148.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.82 : 278.46 = 99.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.82/278.46 = 99.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.82x = 278.46 × 99.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.82x = 27,626.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,626.02/185.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.67

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