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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.48, 278.46 and 151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.48, 278.46 and 151.66 is: 227.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.48 : 278.46 = 151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.48/278.46 = 151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.48x = 278.46 × 151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.48x = 42,231.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,231.24/185.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.69

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