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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.32, 253.70 and 152.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.32, 253.70 and 152.89 is: 210.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.32 : 253.70 = 152.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.32/253.70 = 152.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.32x = 253.70 × 152.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.32x = 38,786.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,786.92/184.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.43

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