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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.66, 255.44 and 152.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.66, 255.44 and 152.84 is: 210.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.66 : 255.44 = 152.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.66/255.44 = 152.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.66x = 255.44 × 152.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.66x = 39,041.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,041.45/185.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.28

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