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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.24, 278.32 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.24, 278.32 and 151.44 is: 227.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.24 : 278.32 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.24/278.32 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.24x = 278.32 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.24x = 42,148.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,148.78/185.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.54

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