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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.26, 255.44 and 151.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.26, 255.44 and 151.95 is: 209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.26 : 255.44 = 151.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.26/255.44 = 151.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.26x = 255.44 × 151.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.26x = 38,812.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,812.07/185.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.51

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