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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.54, 278.60 and 150.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.54, 278.60 and 150.99 is: 226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.54 : 278.60 = 150.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.54/278.60 = 150.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.54x = 278.60 × 150.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.54x = 42,066.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,066.19/185.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.72

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