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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.26, 255.24 and 152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.26, 255.24 and 152.44 is: 210.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.26 : 255.24 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.26/255.24 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.26x = 255.24 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.26x = 38,908.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,908.79/185.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.02

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