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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.33, 254.24 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.33, 254.24 and 151.52 is: 208.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.33 : 254.24 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.33/254.24 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.33x = 254.24 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.33x = 38,522.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,522.82/184.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.99

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