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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.02, 276.72 and 151.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.02, 276.72 and 151.00 is: 225.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.02 : 276.72 = 151.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.02/276.72 = 151.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.02x = 276.72 × 151.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.02x = 41,785.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,785.07/185.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.84

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