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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.53, 274.85 and 150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.53, 274.85 and 150.33 is: 226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.53 : 274.85 = 150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.53/274.85 = 150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.53x = 274.85 × 150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.53x = 41,317.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,317.45/182.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.36

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