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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.96, 254.25 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.96, 254.25 and 151.20 is: 208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.96 : 254.25 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.96/254.25 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.96x = 254.25 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.96x = 38,442.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,442.60/183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.97

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