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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.49, 255.96 and 152.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.49, 255.96 and 152.82 is: 210.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.49 : 255.96 = 152.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.49/255.96 = 152.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.49x = 255.96 × 152.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.49x = 39,115.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,115.81/185.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.88

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