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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185, 254.52 and 183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185, 254.52 and 183.76 is: 252.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185 : 254.52 = 183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185/254.52 = 183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185x = 254.52 × 183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185x = 46,770.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,770.60/185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.81

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