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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.81, 253.73 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.81, 253.73 and 150.32 is: 207.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.81 : 253.73 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.81/253.73 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.81x = 253.73 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.81x = 38,139.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,139.68/183.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.50

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