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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.04, 255.04 and 152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.04, 255.04 and 152.40 is: 210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.04 : 255.04 = 152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.04/255.04 = 152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.04x = 255.04 × 152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.04x = 38,868.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,868.10/185.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.05

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