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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.98, 276.78 and 150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.98, 276.78 and 150.84 is: 225.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.98 : 276.78 = 150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.98/276.78 = 150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.98x = 276.78 × 150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.98x = 41,749.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,749.50/184.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.70

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