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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.96, 256.50 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.96, 256.50 and 153.36 is: 211.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.96 : 256.50 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.96/256.50 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.96x = 256.50 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.96x = 39,336.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,336.84/185.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.53

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