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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.71, 274.32 and 151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.71, 274.32 and 151.27 is: 225.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.71 : 274.32 = 151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.71/274.32 = 151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.71x = 274.32 × 151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.71x = 41,496.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,496.39/183.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.88

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