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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.90, 279.06 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.90, 279.06 and 147.84 is: 221.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.90 : 279.06 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.90/279.06 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.90x = 279.06 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.90x = 41,257.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,257.03/185.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.94

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