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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.63, 277.19 and 151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.63, 277.19 and 151.30 is: 225.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.63 : 277.19 = 151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.63/277.19 = 151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.63x = 277.19 × 151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.63x = 41,939.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,939.00/185.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.93

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