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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.02, 253.68 and 152.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.02, 253.68 and 152.79 is: 210.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.02 : 253.68 = 152.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.02/253.68 = 152.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.02x = 253.68 × 152.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.02x = 38,759.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,759.10/184.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.62

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