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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.48, 252.87 and 152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.48, 252.87 and 152.40 is: 210.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.48 : 252.87 = 152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.48/252.87 = 152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.48x = 252.87 × 152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.48x = 38,535.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,535.74/183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.03

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