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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.65, 275.79 and 151.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.65, 275.79 and 151.97 is: 226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.65 : 275.79 = 151.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.65/275.79 = 151.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.65x = 275.79 × 151.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.65x = 41,910.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,910.43/184.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.97

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