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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.50, 278.53 and 150.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.50, 278.53 and 150.89 is: 226.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.50 : 278.53 = 150.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.50/278.53 = 150.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.50x = 278.53 × 150.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.50x = 42,027.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,027.71/185.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.57

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