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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.88, 278.45 and 147.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.88, 278.45 and 147.43 is: 220.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.88 : 278.45 = 147.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.88/278.45 = 147.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.88x = 278.45 × 147.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.88x = 41,051.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,051.88/185.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.85

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