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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.90, 252.98 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.90, 252.98 and 154.38 is: 212.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.90 : 252.98 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.90/252.98 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.90x = 252.98 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.90x = 39,055.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,055.05/183.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.37

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