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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.78, 253.67 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.78, 253.67 and 151.38 is: 208.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.78 : 253.67 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.78/253.67 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.78x = 253.67 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.78x = 38,399.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,399.81/183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.94

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