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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.82, 256.14 and 153.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.82, 256.14 and 153.01 is: 210.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.82 : 256.14 = 153.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.82/256.14 = 153.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.82x = 256.14 × 153.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.82x = 39,191.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,191.98/185.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.91

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