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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.51, 253.05 and 152.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.51, 253.05 and 152.33 is: 210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.51 : 253.05 = 152.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.51/253.05 = 152.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.51x = 253.05 × 152.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.51x = 38,547.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,547.11/183.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.05

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