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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.09, 255.76 and 150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.09, 255.76 and 150.05 is: 207.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.09 : 255.76 = 150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.09/255.76 = 150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.09x = 255.76 × 150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.09x = 38,377.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,377.05/185.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.35

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