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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.80, 277.89 and 151.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.80, 277.89 and 151.78 is: 227.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.80 : 277.89 = 151.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.80/277.89 = 151.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.80x = 277.89 × 151.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.80x = 42,178.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,178.14/185.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.01

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