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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.90, 254.44 and 156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.90, 254.44 and 156.18 is: 216.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.90 : 254.44 = 156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.90/254.44 = 156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.90x = 254.44 × 156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.90x = 39,738.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,738.44/183.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.09

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