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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.30, 277.14 and 151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.30, 277.14 and 151.28 is: 226.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.30 : 277.14 = 151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.30/277.14 = 151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.30x = 277.14 × 151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.30x = 41,925.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,925.74/185.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.26

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