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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.41, 275.85 and 151.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.41, 275.85 and 151.55 is: 226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.41 : 275.85 = 151.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.41/275.85 = 151.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.41x = 275.85 × 151.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.41x = 41,803.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,803.69/184.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.69

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