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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.46, 255.99 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.46, 255.99 and 152.64 is: 210.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.46 : 255.99 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.46/255.99 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.46x = 255.99 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.46x = 39,074.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,074.31/185.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.69

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