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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.73, 278.63 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.73, 278.63 and 151.80 is: 227.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.73 : 278.63 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.73/278.63 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.73x = 278.63 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.73x = 42,295.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,295.28/185.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.72

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