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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.98, 278.70 and 149.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.98, 278.70 and 149.98 is: 224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.98 : 278.70 = 149.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.98/278.70 = 149.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.98x = 278.70 × 149.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.98x = 41,799.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,799.43/185.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.75

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