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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.33, 274.86 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.33, 274.86 and 151.14 is: 226.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.33 : 274.86 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.33/274.86 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.33x = 274.86 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.33x = 41,542.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,542.34/183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.60

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