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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.96, 277.17 and 150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.96, 277.17 and 150.52 is: 225.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.96 : 277.17 = 150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.96/277.17 = 150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.96x = 277.17 × 150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.96x = 41,719.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,719.63/184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.56

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