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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.80, 276.48 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.80, 276.48 and 150.24 is: 224.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.80 : 276.48 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.80/276.48 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.80x = 276.48 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.80x = 41,538.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,538.36/184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.77

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