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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.60, 276.36 and 150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.60, 276.36 and 150.31 is: 225.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.60 : 276.36 = 150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.60/276.36 = 150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.60x = 276.36 × 150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.60x = 41,539.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,539.67/184.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.03

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