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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.36, 274.56 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.36, 274.56 and 151.20 is: 226.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.36 : 274.56 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.36/274.56 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.36x = 274.56 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.36x = 41,513.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,513.47/183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.40

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