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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.90, 253.62 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.90, 253.62 and 150.96 is: 208.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.90 : 253.62 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.90/253.62 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.90x = 253.62 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.90x = 38,286.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,286.48/183.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.19

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