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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.40, 254.52 and 152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.40, 254.52 and 152 is: 209.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.40 : 254.52 = 152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.40/254.52 = 152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.40x = 254.52 × 152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.40x = 38,687.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,687.04/184.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.80

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