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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.89, 255.01 and 153.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.89, 255.01 and 153.73 is: 212.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.89 : 255.01 = 153.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.89/255.01 = 153.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.89x = 255.01 × 153.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.89x = 39,202.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,202.69/184.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.03

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