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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.70, 278.12 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.70, 278.12 and 151.12 is: 226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.70 : 278.12 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.70/278.12 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.70x = 278.12 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.70x = 42,028.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,028.10/185.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.32

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