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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.89, 274.67 and 151.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.89, 274.67 and 151.21 is: 225.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.89 : 274.67 = 151.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.89/274.67 = 151.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.89x = 274.67 × 151.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.89x = 41,531.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,531.41/183.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.85

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