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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.93, 278.89 and 48.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.93, 278.89 and 48.98 is: 73.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.93 : 278.89 = 48.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.93/278.89 = 48.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.93x = 278.89 × 48.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.93x = 13,658.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,658.64/185.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.46

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