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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185, 255.12 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185, 255.12 and 152.20 is: 209.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185 : 255.12 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185/255.12 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185x = 255.12 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185x = 38,829.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,829.26/185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.89

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