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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.74, 277.14 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.74, 277.14 and 150.42 is: 225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.74 : 277.14 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.74/277.14 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.74x = 277.14 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.74x = 41,687.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,687.40/184.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.65

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