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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.50, 255.82 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.50, 255.82 and 152.68 is: 210.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.50 : 255.82 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.50/255.82 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.50x = 255.82 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.50x = 39,058.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,058.60/185.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.56

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