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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.02, 276.21 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.02, 276.21 and 150.18 is: 225.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.02 : 276.21 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.02/276.21 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.02x = 276.21 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.02x = 41,481.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,481.22/184.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.42

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