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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.89, 253.63 and 152.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.89, 253.63 and 152.73 is: 210.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.89 : 253.63 = 152.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.89/253.63 = 152.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.89x = 253.63 × 152.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.89x = 38,737.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,737.10/183.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.65

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