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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.01, 277.29 and 150.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.01, 277.29 and 150.83 is: 226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.01 : 277.29 = 150.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.01/277.29 = 150.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.01x = 277.29 × 150.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.01x = 41,822.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,822.26/185.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.06

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