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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.23, 275.71 and 151.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.23, 275.71 and 151.35 is: 226.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.23 : 275.71 = 151.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.23/275.71 = 151.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.23x = 275.71 × 151.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.23x = 41,728.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,728.71/184.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.50

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