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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.92, 253.20 and 154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.92, 253.20 and 154.72 is: 213.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.92 : 253.20 = 154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.92/253.20 = 154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.92x = 253.20 × 154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.92x = 39,175.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,175.10/183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.00

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