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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.01, 277.61 and 151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.01, 277.61 and 151.16 is: 226.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.01 : 277.61 = 151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.01/277.61 = 151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.01x = 277.61 × 151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.01x = 41,963.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,963.53/185.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.82

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