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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.64, 255.92 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.64, 255.92 and 152.64 is: 210.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.64 : 255.92 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.64/255.92 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.64x = 255.92 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.64x = 39,062.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,062.87/185.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.42

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