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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.30, 275.88 and 151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.30, 275.88 and 151.72 is: 227.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.30 : 275.88 = 151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.30/275.88 = 151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.30x = 275.88 × 151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.30x = 41,857.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,857.52/184.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.12

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