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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.25, 277.71 and 150.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.25, 277.71 and 150.93 is: 226.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.25 : 277.71 = 150.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.25/277.71 = 150.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.25x = 277.71 × 150.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.25x = 41,914.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,914.77/185.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.26

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