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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.97, 279.14 and 99.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.97, 279.14 and 99.41 is: 149.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.97 : 279.14 = 99.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.97/279.14 = 99.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.97x = 279.14 × 99.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.97x = 27,747.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,747.41/185.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.20

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