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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.85, 256.37 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.85, 256.37 and 150.92 is: 208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.85 : 256.37 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.85/256.37 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.85x = 256.37 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.85x = 38,690.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,690.46/185.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.18

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