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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.44, 252.56 and 152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.44, 252.56 and 152.24 is: 209.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.44 : 252.56 = 152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.44/252.56 = 152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.44x = 252.56 × 152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.44x = 38,449.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,449.73/183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.60

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