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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.65, 274.29 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.65, 274.29 and 150.96 is: 225.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.65 : 274.29 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.65/274.29 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.65x = 274.29 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.65x = 41,406.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,406.82/183.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.47

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