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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.07, 254.73 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.07, 254.73 and 153.63 is: 211.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.07 : 254.73 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.07/254.73 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.07x = 254.73 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.07x = 39,134.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,134.17/185.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.46

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