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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.40, 255.62 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.40, 255.62 and 152.08 is: 209.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.40 : 255.62 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.40/255.62 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.40x = 255.62 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.40x = 38,874.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,874.43/185.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.68

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