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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.49, 256.23 and 153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.49, 256.23 and 153.14 is: 211.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.49 : 256.23 = 153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.49/256.23 = 153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.49x = 256.23 × 153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.49x = 39,237.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,237.78/185.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.54

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