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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.92, 278.91 and 99.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.92, 278.91 and 99.31 is: 148.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.92 : 278.91 = 99.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.92/278.91 = 99.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.92x = 278.91 × 99.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.92x = 27,697.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,697.16/185.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.98

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