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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.23, 274.21 and 150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.23, 274.21 and 150.35 is: 225.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.23 : 274.21 = 150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.23/274.21 = 150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.23x = 274.21 × 150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.23x = 41,227.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,227.47/183.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.00

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