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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.80, 276.39 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.80, 276.39 and 150.78 is: 225.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.80 : 276.39 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.80/276.39 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.80x = 276.39 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.80x = 41,674.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,674.08/184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.51

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