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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.89, 276.90 and 150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.89, 276.90 and 150.30 is: 225.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.89 : 276.90 = 150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.89/276.90 = 150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.89x = 276.90 × 150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.89x = 41,618.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,618.07/184.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.10

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