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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.85, 253.14 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.85, 253.14 and 156.16 is: 215.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.85 : 253.14 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.85/253.14 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.85x = 253.14 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.85x = 39,530.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,530.34/183.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.01

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