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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.33, 275.29 and 150.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.33, 275.29 and 150.83 is: 226.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.33 : 275.29 = 150.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.33/275.29 = 150.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.33x = 275.29 × 150.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.33x = 41,520.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,520.61/183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.49

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