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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.71, 255.97 and 150.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.71, 255.97 and 150.61 is: 207.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.71 : 255.97 = 150.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.71/255.97 = 150.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.71x = 255.97 × 150.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.71x = 38,551.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,551.25/185.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.59

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