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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.71, 278.84 and 150.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.71, 278.84 and 150.21 is: 224.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.71 : 278.84 = 150.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.71/278.84 = 150.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.71x = 278.84 × 150.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.71x = 41,884.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,884.93/186.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.33

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