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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.82, 254.75 and 152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.82, 254.75 and 152.01 is: 209.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.82 : 254.75 = 152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.82/254.75 = 152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.82x = 254.75 × 152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.82x = 38,723.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,723.79/184.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.53

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