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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.67, 278.73 and 151.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.67, 278.73 and 151.65 is: 227.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.67 : 278.73 = 151.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.67/278.73 = 151.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.67x = 278.73 × 151.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.67x = 42,269.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,269.40/185.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.66

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