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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.40, 278.16 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.40, 278.16 and 151.32 is: 227.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.40 : 278.16 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.40/278.16 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.40x = 278.16 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.40x = 42,091.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,091.17/185.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.03

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