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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.67, 256.10 and 152.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.67, 256.10 and 152.73 is: 210.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.67 : 256.10 = 152.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.67/256.10 = 152.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.67x = 256.10 × 152.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.67x = 39,113.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,113.39/185.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.66

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