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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.05, 279.27 and 147.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.05, 279.27 and 147.77 is: 221.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.05 : 279.27 = 147.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.05/279.27 = 147.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.05x = 279.27 × 147.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.05x = 41,268.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,268.06/186.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.82

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