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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.22, 255.74 and 150.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.22, 255.74 and 150.66 is: 208.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.22 : 255.74 = 150.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.22/255.74 = 150.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.22x = 255.74 × 150.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.22x = 38,529.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,529.04/185.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.02

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