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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.04, 277.76 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.04, 277.76 and 151.20 is: 226.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.04 : 277.76 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.04/277.76 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.04x = 277.76 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.04x = 41,997.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,997.31/185.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.96

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