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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.48, 252.96 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.48, 252.96 and 150.72 is: 207.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.48 : 252.96 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.48/252.96 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.48x = 252.96 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.48x = 38,126.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,126.13/183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.79

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