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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.96, 255.30 and 152.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.96, 255.30 and 152.14 is: 210.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.96 : 255.30 = 152.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.96/255.30 = 152.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.96x = 255.30 × 152.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.96x = 38,841.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,841.34/184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.00

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