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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.27, 280.05 and 150.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.27, 280.05 and 150.45 is: 226.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.27 : 280.05 = 150.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.27/280.05 = 150.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.27x = 280.05 × 150.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.27x = 42,133.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,133.52/186.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.20

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