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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.46, 256.29 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.46, 256.29 and 150.42 is: 207.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.46 : 256.29 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.46/256.29 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.46x = 256.29 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.46x = 38,551.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,551.14/185.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.87

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