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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.41, 252.90 and 153.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.41, 252.90 and 153.95 is: 212.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.41 : 252.90 = 153.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.41/252.90 = 153.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.41x = 252.90 × 153.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.41x = 38,933.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,933.96/183.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.28

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